Have Your Say on Conservative Policy
Politics isn't just about politicians. Good policy starts with good ideas, and the Conservative Policy Forum gives members and supporters the opportunity to discuss the challenges facing our communities and our country.
Here in Bracknell, our CPF brings people together to discuss policy, exchange ideas and contribute to the wider Conservative policy-making process.
What is the Conservative Policy Forum?
The Conservative Policy Forum (CPF) is the Party's grassroots policy network.
Discussion papers are produced on a range of important national issues, giving local groups across the country the opportunity to consider the questions, debate different approaches and put forward their own ideas.
Our local Bracknell CPF meets regularly to discuss these topics and submit our views back into the Party's policy process.
What Happens at a Meeting?
It's a discussion, not a lecture.
We explore the subject, hear different points of view and discuss what we think the Conservative approach should be.
You don't need to be a policy expert and you certainly don't need to arrive with all the answers. Some people come with detailed ideas, others come because they want to learn more about an issue, and some simply want to listen and contribute to the conversation.
At the end of the process, the views and ideas raised by the group help inform our local response.
All we ask is that everyone respects the views of others and is willing to have a constructive discussion.
From Bracknell to the Wider Party
One of the most important parts of the CPF is that the discussion doesn't simply end when the meeting does.
Our responses can be submitted through the Conservative Policy Forum, allowing the ideas and experiences of grassroots Conservatives to contribute to the Party's wider policy development.
It means members here in Bracknell have an opportunity to do more than simply discuss politics. They can contribute ideas about what Conservatives should do.
Join the Discussion
Everyone interested in constructive Conservative policy discussion is welcome to come along.
Many of our CPF meetings are held online, making it easy to take part from home. We also hold in-person discussions from time to time, giving members the opportunity to meet, debate and exchange ideas face-to-face.
Our meetings are advertised on our Events page, where you'll find the date, time, topic and details of how to join.
You don't need any special knowledge or experience. Just bring your ideas, your perspective and a willingness to listen to others.
Come along, have your say and help shape the debate.
Find Out What's Coming Up
You can see our upcoming local CPF discussions on our Events page.
You can also visit the Conservative Policy Forum website to find out more about the national programme, upcoming discussion papers and how the CPF contributes to Conservative policy development.
Have an idea? Join the conversation.
