A couple of vacancies have arisen on Lib Dem Policy Working Groups.
A bit more information on policy working groups is here.
The two working group vacancies both have significant impact on local government. You can find out more and apply on the individual links below:
Mental Health
This group will look at:
- Addressing the underlying causes of mental illness.
- Improving early access to diagnosis and treatment, especially for children and young people.
- Tackling the stigma associated with mental illness.
- Responding to the Government’s Mental Health Bill
High Streets and Town Centres
This group will look at:
- Reshaping town centres to provide thriving community spaces fit for the future.
- The changing nature of high streets as destinations and experiential inclusive spaces, including the growth of markets, events, and festivals.
- Tackling the imbalance of power between big out-of-town retailers and high streets, and between big chains and independent stores.
- Developing high streets that promote active and sustainable travel and are climate-ready.
The deadline to apply for both is Monday 24 February 2025.