Breakout 3

Engaging residents in local decisions

How are residents able to shape their council’s response to local issues? Are surgeries or area forums an effective way for the electorate to effect change in their borough?

Hear the experiences of authorities that are successfully involving their residents in decision-making at a ward level.

This breakout also will look at councillors’ use of social media techniques as well as dealing with local online forums and neighbourhood groups.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Cllr Julian Bell, leader, LB Ealing
• Cllr Ruth Dombey, deputy leader, LB Sutton
• Cllr Teresa O'Neill, leader, LB Bexley

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