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