Upskill yourself and your organisation by attending, The Policy Playbook: Tips to getting your voice heard, on Wednesday 30 June.
The Alliance invites MPs, councillors, expert lobbyists and friends of the sector to share best practice and offer tips on how you can make sure your organisation is well prepared to face the ever-changing policy landscape. By attending the event, you will:
- Learn more about the role of government, local councils and parliament in the sports sector and how you can engage with stakeholders as your sport/activity returns to play
- Pick up useful lobbying tips and advice
- Learn how to build relationships with political figures
- Network with sector colleagues through our specialist networking platform on behalf of Gateley Legal
The day will be split into a total of 3 keynote sessions and will include an optional networking time of up to 1 hour 30 with sector colleagues thanks to our legal partner, Gateley Legal.
This event is open to anyone who has an interest in politics, policy and sport. You do not need to work in this area or have a background in sport politics to get the most out of the event.
Session
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Speakers |
Outcomes |
Session 1
10:00 - 11:00
Whitehall and Westminster: the differences and how to engage effectively
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Leigh Thompson, Sport and Recreation Alliance, Head of Policy
Ben Bradley, MP & APPG for Sport
Christina Rees, MP & Former International Squash Player
Lord Moynihan, Former MP & Olympian |
.Learn the differences between Whitehall and Westminster (government and parliament)
·How to engage with your local MP
·Cross departmental working. Is DCMS always the answer?
·Where and when to try and influence |
Networking 11:00 – 11:30 |
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Grab your seat at the networking table and connect with Alliance staff, speakers and sector colleagues |
Session 2
11:30 – 12:30
Unlocking support and delivery at grassroots level from local government.
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Alison McGovern, MP (Chair)
Ian Leete, Local Government Association, Senior Advisor for Culture, Tourism and Sport
Ben Williams, Sport England, Strategic Lead – Local Relations
Nigel Harrison - Chief Executive, Yorkshire Sport Foundation |
·Why it is important to stay in contact with your local authority / council
·What you can access from your local authority
·Learn how local authorities deliver sport
·How to work with local government to tackle inactivity and inequalities |
Networking 13:30 – 14:00 |
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Grab your seat at the networking table and connect with Alliance staff, speakers and sector colleagues |
Session 3
14:00 - 15:00
Learn how to effectively lobby and effect change
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Brigid Simmonds- Sport and Recreation Alliance, Vice President & Betting and Gaming Council, Chairman (Chair)
Simon McGrath - Camping and Caravanning Club, Head of Communications and External Relations
Hannah Murphy - ECB, Head of Public Policy
Ryan McCullough - Sport and Recreation Alliance, Public Affairs Manager
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·Now you know the political landscape learn how to effectively lobby and effect change
·Don’t misplace your lobbying. Who and when to contact.
·Learn and hear about successful campaign techniques
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Networking 15:00 – 15:30 |
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Grab your seat at the networking table and connect with Alliance staff, speakers and sector colleagues |