Through the Holywell Trust Good Relations Programme (supported through the Central Good Relations Fund of The Executive Office), Holywell Trust is holding a City Centre Forum on the theme ‘A Citizens’ Assembly for Local Issues’. Delivered in partnership with Community Dialogue and North West Community Network.
Date And Location
This event will be held on:
Date: Tuesday 20 March
Time: 12.30 – 5.00pm
Venue: HOLYWELL – DiverseCity Community Partnership, 10-12 Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6PW
Aims Of The Session
The purpose of the session is to look into the possibility of forming a Citizens’ Assembly for the Derry City and Strabane District Council area to allow local people to look into issues of importance to the local community and give local ownership and influence to solutions.
Participants at the City Centre Forum will hear from a number of different speakers who will help to set the scene for the discussion.
The programme for the day is:
Time | Activity | Speaker |
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12.30-1.00pm | Lunch | Jim O’Neill – Community Dialogue |
1pm-1.15pm | Journey so far – why a Citizens’ Assembly | Building Change Trust Representative |
1.15pm-1.45pm | What is a Citizens’ Assembly |
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1.45pm-2.00pm | Model for DCSDC Area – Options Paper |
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2.00pm-2.45pm | Table Discussion & Vote – A good idea? |
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2.45pm-3.00pm | Tea & coffee break |
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3.00pm-3.15pm | Potential of a Citizens’ Assembly |
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3.15pm-3.30pm | Issue 1 – Third Level Education – | Paul Gosling – Economist & Journalist |
3.30pm-3.45pm | Issue 2 – New Models for Education – | Colm Cavanagh – Integrated Education Supporter |
3.45pm-4.00pm | Issue 3 – Mental Health Challenges of Dealing with the Past | Denis Bradley |
4.00pm-4.45pm | Table Discussion & Vote – Issue Selection |
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4.45pm-5.00pm | Next steps together |
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5.00pm | Close |
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Who Should Attend
The event is open for all to attend and will be of particular interest for people willing to make efforts to continue and grow peace building and engagement work. It is hoped that the event will help to encourage citizens to take a lead on building relationships and to address the challenging issues facing us. Spaces at the event are limited and booking is advised.
Cost
The event is free. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
Attend The Event
Booking for the event is essential. You can contact by phone on 028 7126 1941
email at hello@holywelltrust.com or