Who Runs Redbridge?

Whether we like it or not, the spending cuts are here. How will you be affected? What can you do? Find out Who Runs Redbridge, Tuesday 21 December, Ilford Town Hall, 6.30pm

Dear B21,

As a prominent Redbridge blog I just wondered if you could let your members know about the 'Who Runs Redbridge' event being held on 21 December, as we would like as many people, as possible, from the area to attend:

The governance of our local authority and city has become increasingly complex: Where does power lie? Who, at a local level has responsibility for our education, or indeed for representing our views and concerns on the Council? How can ordinary residents effectively interact with and influence the kaleidoscope of public bodies and institutions that make decisions over our daily lives?

Operation Black Vote (OBV) in a unique and ground breaking partnership with the London Empowerment Partnership’s Targeted Support programme is holding an event Who Runs Redbridge? – the event will provide local people with the platform on which to engage key participants of their civic governance – MPs, councillors, magistrates and school governors – on issues that matter to them.

Speakers include: Mike Gapes MP; Councillor Thomas Chan – Former Mayor; Aneeta Prem JP – founder of Freedom Charity; Andrew Thomas JP; Bunmi Shodeyi – School Governor

All people in the borough and surrounding vicinity are welcome to attend.

Date: Tuesday 21 December

Time: 6.30pm

Venue: Ilford Town Hall, High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1DD

Hot drinks and refreshments will be provided at the event.

To be added to the guest list you will need to register by emailing ashley@obv.org.uk

For further information please call 0208 983 5430.

Kind regards,

Ashley Burton-Lynch