Thursday 22 September 2011

Still struggling with the big society? How about now?

Last night Portsmouth City Council hosted a Viewpoint event entitled ‘Still Struggling with the Big Society’.  We had a great discussion around people’s perception of what the Big Society means and how it will affect Portsmouth. 


Three speakers shared their views on the history, viability and progress so far of the Big Society concept.  These talks generated debate around accountability and accessibility of the policy and whether it can apply in the same way across the country. 

Wednesday 21 September 2011

Still struggling with the big society?


 Still struggling with the big society? 
Where are we? and what is it now?


Tuesday 20 September 2011

Questions debated at September Viewpoint event workshops

1. Is Portsmouth’s society “broken” or “getting bigger”?

2. What is the potential of the big society in Portsmouth?

3. Who is being left behind in the big society?
  • Social and economic groups?
  • Geographic areas?
4. Do efficiency programmes support or undermine the big society?

5. How do we build the “big society” army in Portsmouth?