Power Up - A training weekend on the planning system and your legal rights. London. July 2011

[Talk Action]

Power Up 2011
A training weekend on the planning system and your legal rights to
help you improve your local area.

“I left Power Up with loads of energy and some ideas for practical
action. The results have been dramatic!”
Shlomo Dowen (UK without Incineration Network)

“Our campaign is community versus big business in the fight to stop
Queen’s Market from being demolished. Many people on low incomes rely
on Queen’s Market for affordable fresh food. After Power Up we feel
like we have a louder voice – and know how to use it.”
Pauline and Saif (Friends of Queens Market. Newham, London)

“Power Up has given me the confidence and knowledge to find a way to
‘do something’ about environmental justice in my local area and now
I’m planning my very own campaign.”
Mustafa Korel (Hackney Resident)


What is Power Up?

Power Up is a weekend of workshops and networking to empower people to
make a difference.

Find out how to use the system effectively to improve your environment
and find out about how proposed changes to the planning system may
affect your community. Learn how to confidently use legal and planning
knowledge and share your ideas with others. Gain the tools, confidence
and contacts to help make your community a cleaner, healthier, fairer
place to live. You will leave feeling inspired, energised and well
connected, ready to apply your new skills to your important local
issues.

What is Power Up for?

You don’t need to be an expert, but you will be active and keen to
make a difference. Power Up is particularly for people working in
disadvantaged areas and with groups whose voices are not usually heard
in decision making. If you’re already involved in a local campaign and
you want to make sure you are using your rights effectively, then
Power Up is for you.

If you’re completely new to planning or campaigning then we have an
introductionary ‘Drop in’ session as part of the weekend – please get
in touch for more information.

What happens at Power Up?

• Workshops explaining the legal and planning systems simply and
clearly, supported by materials you can refer to after the weekend.

• One-to-one time to get advice from our lawyers, planners and
campaigners on your particular issue.

• Socialising time for participants to learn from each other’s
experiences.

How will Power Up help you/your community?

Power Up will bring together key areas of campaign knowledge for you
to take back and share with others in your community. It will help
give you more confidence about how your community has a right to speak
up and get involved in making important decisions about your
environment.

It’s not just about this weekend:
We want to make sure that you know where to get any further support
when you get home and there’s a network of participants to keep in
touch.

Workshops include

• Planning & the Localism Bill
• Getting Information
• Using the Law
• Campaigning & Outreach
• Film Making

More information about Power Up and what to do next:

When
Power Up starts from 6pm on Friday July 1, through to 4pm on Sunday
July 3, 2011. An introductory ‘taster’ session is available for those
who are new to campaigning and planning. Please contact us for more
details.

Cost
All places are subsidised by Friends of the Earth. We ask for a
contribution to help cover accommodation and meals over the weekend.

Full residential place £75

Free concessionary places are available for unwaged (Unemployed /
Students / Pensioners). Please ask for more information.

Where
Queen Mary,
University of London
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS

All accommodation, all meals and refreshments are included.

Bookings and further information:
Talk Action
Tel: 020 7324 4774
Email: jell...@talkaction.org

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