Ladywood
Posted on 6th October 2010 by Simon Harper
In conjunction with Ladywood Constituency Committee, there will be a Question Time style event for young people on October 14th. It is being held in order to encourage young people to engage with civic and political issues affecting their local area. For more information contact Sandra Lawrence below.
- Constituency: Ladywood
- When: October 14th 2010, 1700 – 2000
- Where: Safeside, West Midlands Fire Service, 101 Vauxhall Road, Birmingham, B7 4HW
- Open to the general public: Yes
- Contact: Sandra Lawrence, 0121 464 4551 (more…)
Posted on 6th October 2010 by Simon Harper
Tags: birmingham, civic engagement, Ladywood, ladywood constituency committee, local issues, question time, Young People
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Posted on 6th October 2010 by Simon Harper
Birmingham is the largest local authority in Europe, faced with high levels of unemployment and social cohesion issues. The Big Society has an important role to play, and the aim of this event is to work with key stakeholders in the social enterprise sector at all levels to explore how social enterprise can play a leading role in the Big Society.
To find out more information click here to read the event programme and here to download the booking form.
- Constituency: Ladywood, City wide
- When: October 18th 0900 – 1300
- Where: Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ
- Open to the general public: Yes
- Contact: Debbie Bailey, 0121 771 1411 or debbie.bailey@i-se.co.uk (more…)
Posted on 6th October 2010 by Simon Harper
Tags: big society, birmingham, democracy, europe, Ladywood, local authority, social cohesion, social enterprise, unemployment
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Posted on 6th October 2010 by Simon Harper
On October 15th, as part of Local Democracy Week, an event is being held to celebrate the contributions made to the Soho Ward. For more information about the event, which will take place at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, contact Sandra Lawrence below.
- Constituency: Ladywood
- When: October 15th 2010, 1800 – 2330
- Where: West Bromwich Albion FC, The Hawthorns, Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4LF
- Open to the general public: Yes
- Contact: Sandra Lawrence, 0121 464 4551
Posted on 6th October 2010 by Simon Harper
Tags: active citizens, awards, democracy, soho ward, west bromwich albion
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Posted on 5th October 2010 by Simon Harper
Laurel Road Sports Centre in Handsworth is hosting a Community Cohesion event aimed at boys and girls aged 7 to 13 years. Run in conjunction with Soho Young Children and Faith & Football, it will explore issues of democracy and integration in the community.
- Constituency: Ladywood
- When: October 6th, time TBC
- Where: Laurel Road Sports Centre, Laurel Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9PB
- Open to the general public: Yes
- Contact: Sandra Lawrence, 0121 464 4551 (more…)
Posted on 5th October 2010 by Simon Harper
Tags: birmingham, children, community, community cohesion, democracy, events, faith and football, Handsworth, integration, Ladywood, laurel road, soho, soho young children, Young People
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Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
Chamberlain Forum presents Geoff Mulgan, Director of the Young Foundation – the centre for social innovators based in London – and a former advisor to Tony Blair. He joins Resident University members for a lecture on social innovation in the Big Society, asking how ideas will be tested in an era of less state intervention and less public funding.
For more information visit: http://www.chamberlainforum.org/?p=1128
- Constituency: Ladywood, City wide
- When: 19th October 2010, 1700 – 1830
- Where: St Martins in the Bullring, St Martins Square, B5 5BB
- Open to the general public: Yes
- Contact: Paul Slatter, 07795 448 462 or info@chamberlainforum.org
Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
Tags: active citizens, big society, Chamberlain Forum, community groups, geoff mulgan, public funding, Residents University, social innovation, tony blair, voluntary groups, young foundation
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Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
Chamberlain Forum presents Ifor Jones, Birmingham City Council’s Director of Constituency Services, to talk about the localisation of services and devolution of decision making in Birmingham and ask whether we can sustain neighbourhood management through community-led initiatives.
- Constituency: Ladywood, City wide
- When: TBC
- Where: Birmingham Midland Institute, Margaret Street, B3 3BS
- Open to the general public: Yes
- Contact: Paul Slatter, 07795 448 462 or info@chamberlainforum.org
Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
Tags: birmingham, birmingham city centre, birmingham city council, birmingham midland institute, Chamberlain Forum, community, constituency services, Ifor Jones, Ladywood, local services, neighbourhood management
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Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
At this Chamberlain Lecture, Paul Tilsley (Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council) will be talking about the evolving culture of local government and how the Big Society will affect it. There will be a discussion forum afterwards. This event is open to people of all ages who have an interest in the changes in local government and democracy.
For more information visit: http://www.chamberlainforum.org/?p=1135
- Constituency: Ladywood, City wide
- When: 14th October 2010, 0930 – 1100
- Where: Council Chamber, Council House, Victoria Square, B1 1BB
- Open to the general public: Yes
- Contact: Paul Slatter, 07795 448 462 or info@chamberlainforum.org
Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
Tags: big society, birmingham, birmingham city centre, birmingham city council, chamberlain lecture, council chamber, council house, democracy, Ladywood, local government, paul tilsley
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Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
Following on from last year’s event, Business Transformation turns the spotlight on sharing experiences, insight and lessons learned from Birmingham’s transformational journey. It will look at how the council is addressing increasing demand while faced with constrained budgets.
This event is mainly targeted at information managers, local authority managers and public sector partners. For more information on this event visit: http://btevents.org/journeycontinues
- Constituency: Ladywood, City wide
- When: October 19th 0900-1730
- Where: Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, B3 3DQ
- Open to the general public: Yes
- Contact: Annette Fitzgerald, 0121 675 2370 or annette.fitzgerald@servicebirmingham.co.uk
Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
Tags: birmingham, birmingham city centre, birmingham town hall, business, business transformation, economy, industry, information, Ladywood, local authority, public sector
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Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
This two-day conference at the ICC will explore the pivotal role that digital technologies will play in the future of democracy, driving economic growth and impacting on public service delivery models.
Day two of this international conference will feature live link-ups to partner cities including Seoul and Edmonton, in an effort to share solutions on a global scale. The conference is aimed at those working in the public sector and also policy planners.
For more information visit: http://www.beyond-2010.com
- Constituency: Ladywood, City wide
- When: October 20th – 21st, 0845 – 1530
- Where: International Convention Centre (ICC), Broad Street, B1 2EA
- Open to the general public: Yes
- Contact: Nicola Bryant, nicola.bryant@birmingham.gov.uk
Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
Tags: beyond 2010, business, conference, democracy, digital media, digital technologies, economy, global, icc, industry, Ladywood, policy, public sector, public services, technology
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Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
Celebrating Digital, Enabling Change is part of a series of linked events running during Birmingham’s Hello Digital Week, celebrating Birmingham’s technological achievements. This is a chance to share and discuss digital best practice as well as ideas on how these technologies impact on opportunities at an international level.
For more information visit: http://www.hellodigital.net
- Constituency: Ladywood, City wide
- When: October 18th – 22nd 2010, 0900 – 1730
- Where: Various venues
- Open to the general public: Yes
- Contact: Nicola Bryant, 0121 675 1169 or nicola.bryant@birmingham.gov.uk
Posted on 4th October 2010 by Kasper Sorenson
Tags: birmingham, birmingham city centre, digital media, digital technologies, hello digital, industry, international, Ladywood, technology
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