Wednesday 19 October, 18.30 – 20.00 Thatcher Room, Portculis house, Westminster LGiU are working with Networked Neighbourhoods and the Hansard Society to put on a free event in Parliament on Weds 19th Oct. We will be exploring the ‘relocalisation’ of the web and debating whether hyperlocal and community websites a vital democratic tool or if they lead to insularity out of step with an increasingly globalised world? Panel: Jonathan Carr-West – Local Government Information Unit Natasha Innocent – Director of Community Partnerships, Race Online Kerry McCarthy MP Hugh Flouch – Networked Neighbourhoods Chair: Dr Andy Williamson – Independent digital strategist Jonathan and Hugh will also discuss some of the early findings from the ‘Residents Online’ research project. If you are a Councillor or council officer and would like to take part in the survey, more information can be found here. Tickets To register, please email hans_admin@hansard.lse.ac.uk, or book online or phone 020 7438 1216.
