Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) is hosting a discussion session on East Lothian’s draft Participation and Engagement Strategy.
This strategy focuses on how the East Lothian Partnership listens to communities and involves people in decisions. Before the strategy is finalised, we want to ensure it reflects the views of community groups, voluntary organisations, and the people they support.
The session is an opportunity to share experiences, highlight barriers, and help shape a fair and inclusive approach to community participation across East Lothian.
The discussion will also inform the Integrated Impact Assessment, which looks at whether the strategy works fairly for different groups and communities.
What we’ll discuss
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What meaningful participation should look like
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Who is least likely to be heard
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What stops people from taking part
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What support communities and organisations need
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The role of VCEL and the third sector
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How people should be told what changed after they shared their views
Date
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Time
In person: 9:30am–12:30pm
Online: 1:30pm–4:30pm
Location
In-person venue:
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
56 High Street
Tranent, EH33 1HH
Online:
Microsoft Teams
(Joining details will be shared prior to Event)
Access and support
We want everyone to be able to take part. Please let us know if you need any support, including:
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Accessible information
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Transport support
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BSL
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Interpretation
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Any other adjustments
How to participate
Please register in advance to confirm your place.
Organiser
Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL)
For queries or accessibility support, please contact:
Carla Allan | Communication Networks & Events Lead
