CWB conversations

This autumn CLES is bringing together experts and enthusiasts to tackle the most important questions facing practitioners and followers of the community wealth building movement.

Over four sessions we will look at the relationship between community wealth building and the new government’s growth agenda, the role it can play in tackling challenges in rural places, the way that it is changing conversations about the economy in the Celtic nations and how community wealth building is being used to create healthier places. Each session will feature expert speakers, opportunities to network and discussions on emerging ideas and themes.

You can book your place at each session at a cost of £10. Full agendas will be shared in advance.

Dates and sessions

All events will take place online from 12pm – 1.30pm on the days listed.

Tuesday 5 November: What does a national mission for growth mean for community wealth building?

Chair: Sarah Longlands, Chief Executive, CLES

Confirmed speakers:

• Hannah Peaker, Director of Policy and Advocacy, New Economics Foundation (NEF)
• Cllr Santiago Bell-Bradford, Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Jobs, Islington Council

Tuesday 12 November: How can community wealth building be used to tackle the complex challenges being experienced in rural communities?

Chair: Naomi Mason, Senior Researcher (Scotland), CLES

Confirmed speakers:

• Neil McInroy, Global Lead for Community Wealth Building, The Democracy Collaborative
• Cllr Lisa Brown, Deputy Leader, Cumberland Council

Tuesday 19 November: What can we learn from how community wealth building is influencing conversations on the economy in the Celtic nations?

Chair: Huw Thomas, Director of Finance, Hywel Dda University Health Board,

Confirmed speakers:

• Miriam Brett, Co-Director, Future Economy Scotland
• Rhiannon Hardiman, Policy Lead: Climate, Nature, Economy & Food Future, Generations Commissioner for Wales
• Mary McManus- Regional Manager, Living Wage NI
• Liam Quinn, Chief Executive, Waterford Area Partnership

Tuesday 26 November: What are the ways in which community wealth building is being used to create healthier places and where do we go next?

Chair: Tom Lloyd Goodwin, Deputy Chief Executive, CLES

Confirmed speakers:

• Jennifer Connolley, Associate Director Population Health, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
• Rachel Laurence, Deputy Chief Executive, Centre for Thriving Places
• Prof Benjamin Barr, Professor in Applied Public Health Research, University of Liverpool