Conservative Policy Forum discussion – Sustaining our democracy
The Conservative Policy Forum is a national party group which gives local party members the opportunity to discuss the major policy challenges facing Britain.
Do you wish you had real input on Government policy? If so, come to our CPF discussion, where the focus this time is on...
- Sustaining our democracy.
- Date Thursday, 21st March 2019.
- Time 7.15 for 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
- Venue Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, CB22 6RN. Map.
This discussion paper is looking at another of the five areas covered by the Prime Minister’s Policy Commission, Sustaining our democracy. Watch our brief introductory video with the Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith MP.
Key questions will include
- How can we strengthen the Union, ensuring that the government serves people in every part of the UK?
- How can we strengthen public trust in civic institutions?
- What more can be done to promote positive community relationships and a sense of 'ownership' over local areas?
- How can we encourage more people, especially young people, to participate in our democracy?
- How can the Conservative Party more effectively reach out to diverse communities?
- Is there any other question you think should have been asked or observation you would like to make?
Do make comments via e-mail if it’s difficult to come on the 21st March – they will be incorporated within the response to CPF Central.
It would be helpful if you could let us know if you are coming to our meeting – please e-mail Linda Oliver via cpf@southcambsconservatives.co.uk.
The full briefing paper can be obtained from the Central Office website.
A summary of responses to this paper will be sent to the Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith MP, CPF Chairman, George Freeman MP, and the Prime Minister’s Policy Unit within a month of the closing date for submissions.
About CPF
With almost 250 active CPF groups across the country and strong professional support from CCHQ**, the CPF has a vital role at the heart of the Conservative Party – with a direct line to the minister for government policy, its members have a real say in the direction our Party is taking.
As we implement our Conservative manifesto and start formulating our vision for 2022, it is as important as ever we demonstrate how only the Conservatives will make the difficult decisions needed to secure a better and brighter future for Britain.
Linda Oliver is the Chairman of the South Cambridgeshire group, which exists to discuss an issue put forward by Conservative Central Office.
Through the CPF, the Party is kept informed of members’ opinions when deciding policy (unlike the Labour Party which appears only to take notice of its union paymasters).
The more members attending, the more valid your arguments and views – so please do come and listen to the arguments and air your views. All SCCA members are automatically eligible to join the discussion.
If you are not currently on the CPF mailing list, please e-mail scca@southcambsconservatives.co.uk ask for your name to be added.
** The Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ), formerly known as Conservative Central Office (CCO) is the headquarters of the British Conservative Party.