South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) believes it is important to involve residents in the decisions that affect their lives. That is why they are looking to recruit between 8-12 people to help shape their inclusion plan, and they are hoping that you or someone you know would like to take part.

 

They have recently approved the 20-year Strategic Economic Plan. The vision for the strategy is to “build an economy that works for all”. They are now developing an inclusion plan that will set out actions on how they can build an economy that works for everyone in South Yorkshire.

 

They are organising 2 X 2.5 hours workshops with 8-12 people who live or work in South Yorkshire to shape the health and wellbeing aspect of the plan. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about health and wellbeing issues, have discussions with each other, and make recommendations about actions to include in the inclusion plan.

 

They are hoping to recruit members of the general public who live and work in South Yorkshire, and they would like to have representation from people from the following groups in particular: those in receipt of benefits, people who are currently unemployed, single parents, young people, people with disabilities and people from ethnic minority groups.

 

For taking part, they will be providing £60 in Love2Shop vouchers. They will also cover any expenses. These could include travel, childcare, caring costs. Because the session will happen in the evening, they will also provide food and drink.

 

The details for the workshops are:

 

Workshop one

Date: 16 March 2022

Time: 6.30-9.00pm:

Location: Kingswood Dearne Valley

 

Workshop one

Date: 23 March 2022

Time: 6.30-9.00pm:

Location: Kingswood Dearne Valley

 

If you are interested in taking part, please fill in the expression of interest form, by clicking on the link here. They will get back to you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been selected. If you are unable to make it, but you know of other people who your organisation works with who would be suitable, then please pass this onto them.