Spotlight on Otley Development Trust at information event

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RESIDENTS of Otley are invited to attend an information evening on Monday, July 14th, to learn about the formation of the Otley Development Trust - a new Community Benefit Society being created to give local people a greater say in the future of their town.

The event takes place from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Room 3, Otley Methodist Church, and aims to introduce the community to the initiative, which is focused on enabling local ownership and management of key town assets. These assets could be commercial, residential, agricultural or even community energy.

The evening will be hosted by Andrew Howarth, one of the founders of the Otley Development Trust, who will explain how the organisation will function and what it hopes to achieve. He will be joined by Alan Beswick of the Headingley Development Trust, who will share valuable insights from his experience helping to run a similar and highly successful community benefit society in Headingley.

Also speaking on the night will be Jo Lyons, who will discuss Like Nana Did, a community-focused business that will be the first to be owned and operated under the umbrella of the Otley Development Trust.

Attendees will have the chance to ask questions, share their ideas, and find out how they can get involved in helping to shape the future of Otley through collective ownership and local decision-making.

Event tickets are available on a pay-as-you feel basis, with donations going towards room hire and the cost of setting up the society. Space is limited, so early booking is recommended.

Tickets are available at: www.tinyurl.com/ODTinfoevening

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