Cultures of Birmingham…..Open Spaces »
Chamberlain Forum discussion led by Dr Alison Millward looking into what parks and open spaces mean for life in the city. How do we use open spaces? Do they change the way we behave? Who should manage and look after them? Are they an extravagance or a necessity?
What Is Neighbourhood Management? »
Kate Foley – neighbourhood manager in Lozells in inner city Birmingham, England talks about the task of neighbourhood management and the part that a community website like Life in Lozells – developed by Chamberlain Forum – can play.
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
Citizens With Citizens’ Rights: The Social Model of Disability »
Mark Lynes of Birmingham Disability Support Network explains the Social Model of Disability and that disabled people are citizens with rights and responsibilities to get involved in decisions that affect them and the neighbourhoods where they live.
Co-producing Handsworth »
Itabarica Napthali of the Haile Selassie I Peace Foundation talks about the services his group provides to the community and the faith that underpins them. Understanding the culture of different communities that share neighbourhoods like Handsworth in Birmingham is the key to serving those neighbourhoods effectively.
Community organising: women acting in today’s society »
Anita Guy and members of Birmingham and Black County women’s network Women Acting in Today’s Society (WAITS) talk about Community Organising and the need for networks.
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- Is Trident New Labour's shibboleth? - New Statesman (blog)
- Light shone on solar panel benefits - H&V News
- Private sector may take 14 years to return employment to pre-recession levels - PersonnelToday.com
- George Osborne faces benefit cuts backlash - The Guardian
- Prince Charles calls for more sustainable living during visit to Birmingham - The Birmingham Post
- Think-tank boss Robert Chote unveiled as head of spending watchdog OBR - Daily Mail
- Corsham think-tank meeting on health - This is Wiltshire.co.uk
- The BBC, Boris and the cuts - The Guardian (blog)
- 'Troops Out!' call from leading Tory think tank - First Post
- Immigration 'DID cost Labour votes at the election', says left-wing think-tank - Daily Mail
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