Posts Tagged ‘Ladywood’

Community Cohesion event at Laurel Road, Handsworth

Posted on 5th October 2010 by

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…)

Localisation and Devolution discussion at Birmingham Midland Institute

Posted on 4th October 2010 by

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

The Culture of Local Government

Posted on 4th October 2010 by

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

Business Transformation – sharing experience in shaping public services

Posted on 4th October 2010 by

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

Beyond 2010 sets down at the ICC

Posted on 4th October 2010 by

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

Celebrating digital, enabling change – part of Hello Digital Week

Posted on 4th October 2010 by

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

Hello Digital Business

Posted on 4th October 2010 by

Hello Digital Business is part of Birmingham’s Hello Digital Week 2010. This event aims to link together thinkers, innovators, creators and practitioners to exchange ideas and discuss how using digital technologies can save costs and increase margins in business. It is primarily targeted at those in the digital media industry and businesses in general, especially SMEs.

  • Constituency: Ladywood, City wide
  • When: October 21st – 22nd 2010, 0900 – 1700
  • Where: Zellig, Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Digbeth, B9 4AA (21st) and International Convention Centre (ICC), Broat Street, B1 2EA (22nd)
  • Open to the general public: Yes – £199 for two days
  • Contact: Donna Galt, 0121 675 8441 or donna.galt@birmingham.gov.uk

Beyond 2010 Spending Review round table & analysis

Posted on 4th October 2010 by

Breakfast workshop and debate to discuss the Beyond 2010 Spending Review. Private and public sector experts will gather to assess the impacts and challenges ahead.  

For more information visit http://www.hellobusiness.net

  • Constituency: Ladywood, City wide
  • When: October 21st 2010, 0730 – 0845
  • Where: International Convention Centre (ICC), Broad Street, B1 2EA
  • Open to the general public: Yes
  • Contact: Nicola Bryant, 0121 675 1169 or nicola.bryant@birmingham.gov.uk

Hello Digital Dinner 2010 at Birmingham Town Hall

Posted on 4th October 2010 by

The main conference dinner for Beyond 2010 and a centrepiece of Birmingham’s Hello Digital Week, this is an ideal opportunity to celebrate the region’s digital journey. The evening is hosted by Science & Technology expert Maggie Philbin with guest speaker Tony Robinson

For more information visit: http://www.beyond-2010.com

  • Constituency: Ladywood, City wide
  • When: October 20th 2010, 1830 – 2300
  • Where: Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, B3 3DQ
  • Open to the general public: Yes – Tickets £95
  • Contact: Annette King, 0121 675 1170 or annette.c.king@birmingham.gov.uk 

Digital Time Capsule 2010 for Birmingham at the Town Hall

Posted on 4th October 2010 by

Be part of the development of Birmingham’s first digital time capsule – an archive of Birmingham’s digital heritage created by the people living and working in the city. It will capture the achievements and developments which have contributed to Birmingham’s journey towards becoming a leading digital city.

Contributions to the archive will be collected over the coming months. The initiative is launched on Wednesday October 20th and is open until December 31st 2010.

For more information visit: http://www.ourdigitalcity.me.uk

  • Constituency: Ladywood, City wide
  • When: October 20th 2010, 1900 – 2300
  • Where: Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, B3 3DQ
  • Open to the general public: Yes
  • Contact: Judith Mackay, 0121 472 0842 or contact@ourdigitalcity.me.uk