Assembly meetings
The VCS Assembly is the forum for voluntary community sector (VCS) Voice and Influence in Bristol.
The next VCS Assembly meeting will take place on Thursday 14 June 2012, 10am – 1pm
Following the May referendum result Bristol will get its first directly elected Mayor in November. This meeting will help the voluntary and community sector groups and organisations understand and get ready for changes that are coming up in Bristol later this year.
The meeting will include information and discussion on
The first elected mayor for Bristol
- What will the elected mayor mean for VCS groups?
- How will the elected mayor influence the way decisions are made for the city?
- How can your organisation communicate with the elected mayor candidates?
Plus
Social value: It’s not just about ‘value for money’, but about the difference the sector makes to people and communities
- Does the Bristol VCS understand what Social Value is?
- How will the new Social Value Act help the VCS?
- How can the VCS ensure the best definition of Social Value is used when the new law is implemented in Bristol?
And there will be an Open door slot giving you a chance to raise any issues you have.
The meeting will take place at Withywood Centre, Queens Road, Bristol BS13 8QA
Click here to book a place
If you have any queries, please contact Matthew on 0117 909 9949
Past VCS Assembly meetings
Thursday 1 March 2012, at Barton Hill Settlement
The meeting focused on the Localism Act and priorities for the VCS Assembly and VCS Advocates.
Click here for resources from this meeting
The VCS Assembly is part of the Voice and Influence service
The Voice and Influence service is about ensuring that the voluntary and community sector (VCS) has a strong voice and is able to influence decisions affecting it.
- VCS Advocates - elected from and by the Bristol VCS
- Regular VCS Assembly and Network meetings and events
- The Children and Young Peoples Network
- The Health and Social Care Network
- The Neighbourhoods and Communities Network
- Regular communication through The Voice and Influence blog and regular updates and Information through the weekly VCS e-bulletin