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NWC are seeking a researcher to develop a Toolkit to support family friendly Local Authorities

Published: Thursday, September 30, 2021

NATIONAL WOMENS COUNCIL INVITATION TO TENDER

NWC are seeking a researcher to develop a Toolkit to support family friendly and inclusive Local Authorities: making the role of Local Councillor sustainable and attractive

Research will be carried out to examine the current issues for councillors with caring and family responsibilities and inform practical recommendations and guidance on how to address these barriers in a toolkit. The research will invite and seek the views of local councillors, local authority and other relevant stakeholders to identify what supports and measures need to be put in place to ensure entering and remaining in local political life is a realistic, accessible option and choice for women in all their diversity.

Read the tender here

The closing date for reciept of applications is Friday 29th October.

We are grateful for the support of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for this project.