Labour and Liverpool (Wirral)
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The Guardian report
https://www.theguardian.com/membership/2016/jul/20/labour-liverpool-clp-constituency
Quote:Joining a party is one of the few ways ordinary people have to participate in the politics which affect their lives. If joining means only attending meetings which are unpleasant and ineffective, we are left with a democratic deficit.
1. Clarify the meeting’s objectives. Are we here to listen to a report from our MP and a councillor and have a discussion on each? Maybe that is more than enough for two hours and little else should be scheduled. Perhaps the reports could be emailed in advance to allow time for more discussion.
2. Consider ward meetings for all wards so that there is extra opportunity for engagement and discussion. Smaller meetings could help develop friendlier relations between members and thereby facilitate friendlier, less confrontational CLP meetings.
3. Consider an online forum for the constituency and/or ward so that debate can continue after meetings.
4. Consider topic-based meetings or organised debates so that members have further opportunity to learn about and discuss wider political issues. Some ward meetings (eg in Chester) have 45 minutes of a topic-based debate added into each ward meeting. Members take turns researching and presenting for the debates.
5. Ask for feedback from members on meetings in order to facilitate continuous improvement on how we communicate and organise.
6. Offer welcome/induction meetings to new members to get to know them, find out why they joined and give an introduction to current issues, how the party operates and how they can get involved.
7. Consider alternative ways for people to volunteer and engage other than leafleting and canvassing. To some members this seems to be an old-fashioned way to campaign. Could there be a use for those with skills in research, presentation, event management, social media etc?”
Whatever happened to the party's Liverpool Discussion Group?
Apart from on here, no further discussion has taken place regarding the Liverpool Discussion group for SPGB supporters and members although there is no reason stopping another meeting. I think maybe a public talk would be the next step.
Not sure if it is possible regards the availability of volunteers, but following the example of Gnome's own branch, a few street stalls in a well-trod pedestrian way and collecting contact details to invite to a future public meeting may be the best course to ensure a satisfactory audience number…nothing more demoralising than an empty room. I think you have acquired plenty of literature, some uniquely published, for a well-stocked table and i believe the weather is rather pleasant at the moment.
jondwhite wrote:Apart from on here, no further discussion has taken place regarding the Liverpool Discussion group for SPGB supporters and members although there is no reason stopping another meeting. I think maybe a public talk would be the next step.One of the more important aspects to consider, whatever type of activity is decided upon, is to keep the 'pot boiling'. Nothing can be more demoralising (for participants) and generally self-defeating than to organise a meeting or a stall or whatever, and then do nothing else for months on end. Be prepared for the odd disappointment and be ready to change tack if necessary. Quite often the only thing "stopping" anything from happening is people's inertia…
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