News on Camden Evening and Night Time

We have had a fantastic response to our call for expressions of interest in our Evening and Night-Time Citizens’ Assembly. As we near the closing date, it seems like a good time to answer some questions you may have:

What is a Citizens Assembly?

A citizens’ assembly is a group of people who are brought together to discuss an issue or issues and then reach a conclusion about what they think should happen. The people who take part are chosen so they reflect the wider population, including demographics like age, gender, ethnicity.

Citizens’ Assemblies offer policy makers an insight on public opinion on a contested issue based on the public having access to thorough and unbiased information and time for deliberation. Assembly participants are asked to make trade-offs and arrive at workable recommendations. (Source: Involve.org.uk)

What is it like to participate?

If you are wondering what the experience is like, you can watch the short video about the Citizens' Assembly on Social Care.

You can also take a look at what happened at the Citizens’ Assembly on the climate crisis held by Camden Council in 2019.

How can I get involved?

If you are a Camden resident, a business owner or you work in Camden and are aged 16 or over, you can register your interest in being part of the Assembly here. You must complete the form by Friday 20th January. The Citizen’s Assembly will be held on:

• Saturday 18 February 2023

• Saturday 25 February 2023

• Saturday 4 March 2023

We will let you know by 3 February 2023 if you have been offered a place.

You can also tell us what you think in our short online surveys - to share your views and help shape the future of our evening and night economy, including our strategy, complete our survey at https://camdenente.commonplace.is/

The surveys close Friday 20 January 2023.