‘Faith and Hope Works’ in Balsall Heath »
Theories of influence and empowerment, derived from the structured dialogue story circle about influence. Part of the Be Birmingham funded research project into what works in priority neighbourhoods
Common Ground for City Cultures »
Some see it as a classroom or a refuge; to others it’s the gym or a hospital… or their church. People tell Birmingham park-keeper Fred Tematema that their local park serves a multitude of purposes. Their use and role make parks and open spaces places where ‘Big Society’ is put to the test.
Cultures of Birmingham…Manufacturing »
A Chamberlain Forum discussion led by Professor David Bailey, looking into how manufacturing has shaped life in the city. What has manufacturing made of Birmingham? What happens when we lose it? Do we want it back?
Residents Link to Learn in Newtown »
About 70 Birmingham Residents joined Resident University over the two days it spent at St George’s Community Hub in inner city Newtown. They included young people taking part in the Young Resident University who learned about using social media and film-making in carrying out research with the University.
Birmingham Resident University – 26th and 27th March »
Resident University launches its 2010/11 term with two days of free workshops, seminars and networking for all those involved in making neighbourhoods places to live, at St Georges Community Hub, Hockley, Birmingham from Friday 26th to Saturday 27th March.
Getting Heads Together on Co-Production »
Chamberlain Forum is undertaking a piece of research on co-production commissioned by Birmingham City Council Housing and Constituencies Directorate. One of the outputs of this work is an initial briefing paper. You can download the paper here and either comment online or email paul@chamberlainforum.org
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- Energy secretary Chris Huhne warned not to cut subsidies for green electricity - The Guardian
- Towards a joined-up health service - The Guardian
- Labour leadership contenders have nothing to say - that's why no one is listening - Daily Mail
- Immigration 'DID cost Labour votes at the election', says left-wing think-tank - Daily Mail
- Nick Clegg to announce Alan Milburn appointment as social mobility tsar - The Guardian
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Cultures of Birmingham…..Open Spaces
Getting Heads Together on Co-Production
Localism must find it’s bedrock..if the adventure is to continue
What are Neighbourhoods For?
Regenerating Self Help
