USE YOUR VOICE - Democracy and Politics in Many Shapes & Forms

About the event

Join the fifth session in a series of informative meetings - learn how varied and effective public participation can be.

Democracy works best when people get involved, ask questions and understand how decisions are made.

Use Your Voice is a free series of conversations exploring how democracy really works - and how you can have a say in the decisions that affect your life and your community.

For this session, we’re bringing together speakers from different organisations to explore:

• should democracy just be about elections every 4 or 5 years?
• how many and which shapes can public participation take?
• how can public will be expressed?
• does politics have to be as toxic as it appears to be?
• can compassion, cooperation and inclusion make political institutions more effective?

The session takes place in the beautiful lecture theatre at Kensington Central Library AND online, and is designed to be relaxed, welcoming and interactive.

You’ll have the chance to ask questions, share your views and join the conversation. But there’s no pressure to speak - you’re just as welcome to come along, listen and learn.