Why, when climate change is evidently a pressing issue with potentially disastrous consequences for our planet and all its inhabitants, have we been unable to enact the changes required at either local or national levels? Couldthe problem lie in our system of governance, e.g. insufficient political will to take unpopular decisions in the face of short-term periods in office, or a dysfunctional system which doesn't allow politicians to follow the will of the people they represent?

This"open space" style discussion will focus on the question: "How can we improve our democracy?" There will be at least one group discussing how to stand as an independent candidate in the upcoming city council elections. 

All are welcome to this free event (suggested donation of£2-4 to cover costs will be collected on the night). Book on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/experiments-in-democracy-part-two-open-space-discussion-tickets-20996698691

Do you think democracy may be broken? Are you frustrated with the slow pace of change in Cambridge city? Do you wish our leadership, instead of dividing on partisan lines, could work together to solve the huge problems - climate change, economic uncertainty, growing population, transportation chaos - which face us now?

Four leaders of democratic thought and action come together to inspire and challenge Cambridge citizens in this event from Transition Cambridge, 38 Degrees Cambridge, Rebooting Democracy and Pivotal.

Free Event. Please reserve your place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/experiments-in-democracy-tickets-20888891236