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Big society, good society, our society: reshaping society and why it matters

1 December 2011 14:00 - 16:00

Express Networks, 1 George Leigh Street, Manchester M4 5DL

The coalition government has heralded a new social contract for England, with the Big Society playing a key role in developing civil society and redrawing the boundaries of the public and private sectors. In left-leaning circles the notion of ‘good society’ with a greater emphasis on fairness and social justice, is gaining ground. Furthermore, ‘our society’, offers a more bottom up, community and grassroots related approach. In all of this, there is an abiding belief that society needs to change. This think time explores these three and other visions of society and looks at the actual and possible policy drivers to these visions.

Facilitated by a CLES member of staff, they are small scale to encourage active participation and offer a chance to think about the future and lessons from the past.

This event is free to all CLES/ New Start subscribers – on the booking form just tick the box for CLES member. Non-members will be charged a £25 plus VAT booking fee. Refreshments are included.