championing elected councillors in 21st century
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LGA Independent GroupAutumn Conference
October 18th 2010
Championing elected members in the 21st Century
The challenge for politicians:
this: versus this:
levers of influence.. not power
From town hall...
..to cabinet member for your ward.
Institutional
Political
Community
Institutional
Political
Community
Institutional
Political
Community
Institutional
Political
Community
What can councillors do...
...that officers cannot?
Strategic / political thinking
CommunicationActive listening
LeadershipExpress community values
Commit resources
Strategic thinkersCommunity agitators
So. Councillors are:
Decision makersCommunicators
discussion question ?
How will 'big society' join up with community activism and local
government?
director of politics and partnerships
joe.simpson@localleadership.gov.uk
co-ordinator of programme
bridget@21stcenturycouncillor.com
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