David Williams to speak at Richmond United Group Meeting

12.40.36pm GMT Sun 14th Sep 2008

• RICHMOND United Group Borough Meeting: Tuesday 14 October 8.00 pm at St Mary's Church Hall, Church Street, Twickenham:

Have you taken part in any Council consultation? What do YOU think about the consultation process? Participate in a Borough Meeting with the Richmond United Group. The Sustainable Communities Act is to be launched on the same day; one of the group that campaigned for this Act of Parliament will speak at the meeting. How will the Act affect you? Come and find out for yourself. Speakers:

• John Reekie, Chair, Richmond United Group;

• Cllr Sir David Williams, Cabinet Member for Communities;

• James Page, Richmond and Twickenham Green Party;

• Michael Parkes, Community Planner, Planning Aid for London;

• Steve Shaw, Local Works Co-ordinator and Sustainable Communities Act expert;

• Zac Goldsmith, Editor of The Ecologist.

Related Links:

• Richmond United Group

• SUSTAINABLE Communities Act 2007: A Guide

• Explanatory leaflet from Unlock Democracy

• UNLOCK Democracy (incorporating Charter 88) is the UK's leading campaign for democracy, rights and freedoms. A grassroots movement, we are owned and run by our members. In particular, we campaign for: Fair, Open and Honest Elections; Rights, Freedoms and a Written Constitution; Stronger Parliament and Accountable Government; Bringing Power Closer to the People; and A Culture of Informed Political Interest and Responsibility