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Chamberlain Forum is working with Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) to organise an information session on the Localism Act and what it means for the voluntary sector in Sandwell. The session will be on Wednesday 15 February 2012 at SCVO offices in West Bromwich from 11am – 1pm. It will cover:-
- An introduction to the Localism Act
- The implications of the power of general competence for local authorities
- How can we make best use of the Community Right to Challenge
- How the role of local Councillors and neighbourhood councils will change
- The possibilities offered by neighbourhood plans and the Right to Build
- The new provisions on community assets including the Community Right to Bid
The session is free to attend, but places are limited, so book as soon as you can. For more information, please contact Nick Drew at SCVO on 0121 525 1127/07785461083 or e-mail: nick@scvo.info
Sandwell Council for Voluntary Organisations is based at: 1st Floor, Landchard House, Victoria Street, West Bromwich B70 8ER
