Apply for a New Working Group
The Federal Policy Committee regularly sets up new policy working groups. It is seeking applications from party members who wish to serve on the Mental Health policy working group and the High Streets and Town Centres policy working group. This is a real opportunity to help shape the party’s policies. The working groups will take evidence and prepare policy proposals to submit to Spring Conference 2026. Working group members are expected to attend meetings (in person or remotely), input their ideas for policy, and play a role in drafting the policy paper. The position is voluntary. The deadline for applications is 24 February 2025.
The working groups open to applications are:
Mental Health
In particular, the group will be looking 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
In particular the group will be looking 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.
If you have any questions about the process, please email Alexander Payne alexander.payne@libdems.org.uk