Dear Members

The UK Government (Civil Contingencies Secretariat) has launched a project to consider how to improve engagement between the voluntary sector and Local Resilience Forums. The initial phase of the project is to conduct research and gather information, and this work is being co-ordinated by Johanna Phillips who is holding a number of drop-in sessions across the UK to support this phase.

If you would like to take part, or receive further information about the project, please contact Johanna by email on johanna.phillips@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk

Drop-in sessions have already taken place in London, Norwich and Taunton, and engagement in Wales is being arranged during May.

Details of sessions coming up are:

Wednesday 25th March 2015

British Red Cross Offices, Humanity House, Unit 2, Armley Court, LEEDS, West Yorkshire, LS12 2LB.

Time: 1130-1630

Tuesday 31st March 2015

British Red Cross Centre, Bradbury Park House, 3 Park Plaza, Battlefield Enterprise Park, SHREWSBURY, SY1 3AF.

Time: 1100-1630

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to this important work, and I encourage you to take part. Thank you.

Tony Thompson LLB MSc

Chair

The Emergency Planning Society

www.the-eps.org