Local Authority Officers' Forum
Established in 2021, Resolve Poverty’s Local Authority Officers’ Forum provides a dedicated space to convene Greater Manchester’s ten local authorities and the combined authority around the poverty agenda, hear from external speakers around the UK on different poverty-related themes, and stimulate discussion about what more can be done to prevent and reduce poverty in local areas.
The forum objectives are to:
- Generate a greater awareness of best practices and innovative approaches to preventing and reducing poverty among local authorities in Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Inspire authorities to prioritise issues raised in the forum and act, drawing on best practices and policies showcased in the forum.
Topics discussed at the forum include developing and implementing local anti-poverty strategies, Council Tax support schemes and maximising the effectiveness of the Household Support Fund.
How to get involved
We are always looking for contributors and subject matter experts to present and partake in the forum discussion on topics that fall within our key policy areas, especially local authorities, combined authorities, anti-poverty organisations, and academics with a research interest in poverty.
The forum meets every two months.
If you would like to learn more about the forum or are interested in presenting, contact our Policy Officer Penny Rimmer at penny@resolvepoverty.org.