Greater Manchester
2.30-3.45pm
Room: 104
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Supported by Power to Change, this energetic, participative workshop session will pick up from the themes of Grace Blakeley’s address, and look at how communities and strategic authorities can strengthen dialogue and co-design economic decision-making. Grounded in a shared belief that local people know their places best, we’ll bring together representatives from combined and local authorities with community organisations to reflect on both the value of- and barriers to- enabling people to have a greater say in policy making. Together, we’ll crowdsource practical solutions for more democratic local economies.
Speakers
Liz Zeidler (Co-chair) is Chief Executive of the Centre for Thriving Places. She is an internationally recognised leader in sustainable wellbeing with over 30 years of experience in connecting, challenging and supporting change-makers. She is a globally in-demand speaker and advisor on community wellbeing and place-based approaches to measuring, understanding and improving wellbeing in all sectors.
Kate McKenzie (Co-chair) is Practice and Innovation Manager at Power to Change. She oversees and manages the delivery of a portfolio of activities in order to deliver investments, and engages with community businesses and other funders to identify opportunities where Power to Change should act to achieve their vision.
Eve Holt is Head of Policy and Implementation at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, having previously been Strategic Director at GM Moving. She is also a Director of Publica CIC. Eve’s career includes being a Manchester Councillor, a Public Law Solicitor and a founder and trustee of several community groups and social enterprises.
Kate McGreevor has been the Manager of Stretford Public Hall, a community-owned venue in Manchester since October 2018, leading initiatives to restore and manage the historic building as a vibrant hub for arts, culture, and community events. Prior to this role, Kate gained experience in further education and policy research, including her work at Forty Hall Farm and as a Senior Research Fellow at the Policy Studies Institute.
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