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Archive for September, 2008

Commission for Rural Communities looking for Commissioners

Sep 30

Posted by Ian Jones in Jobs, Policy | No Comments

Are you passionate about the welfare of rural communities?
Can you help ensure that the rural voice is heard across the country?

Defra are seeking to appoint three new Commissioners. You must be able to demonstrate knowledge and interest in economic and social issues affecting rural communities. You’ll be familiar with and committed to the principles of public life. We’d welcome applicants who are able to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, with business background and/or knowledge of local government.

The posts are remunerated up to 3.5 days per month.  Legitimate travel and other expenses are fully reimbursed.  The closing date is 12 noon November 3rd 2008.

Standing for Office: Time-Off Entitlements – A consultation

Sep 26

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Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has outlined plans to make it easier for more people, from all walks of life, to volunteer for key roles in their local community. Ms Blears wants to modernise the list of activities that entitle people to time off from work to better reflect the kind of roles available and encourage more people to participate – also helping to widen the pool of skills, expertise and experience available. Magistrates, school governors and members of health bodies or police authorities already have time off entitlements. But Hazel Blears wants to take a fresh look at whether this should be extended to other roles to better reflect modern life and the needs of local communities.
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Cornwall’s New Chief Executive designate

Sep 24

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Kevin Lavery should be approved as the CEO of the new council by the Joint Implementation Executive on 25th October. His last job was as CEO of SERCO Solutions and he was formally the CEO of Newcastle City Council and has also held senior roles at Westminster City Council, Kent County Council and the London Borough of Bexley and well as working for BT, PriceWaterhouse Coopers, Enterprise plc and Agilisys.

Third Sector Research Centre

Sep 24

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The Third Sector Research Centre will be launched on 23 October at an event in Birmingham. The Centre is co-funded by the ESRC, alongside the Office for the Third Sector (OTS) and the Barrow Cadbury Trust, with a joint investment of £10.25 million over the next five years. The Centre will conduct research and analysis to strengthen the evidence base for the entire third sector, including charities, social enterprises, cooperatives, mutuals and voluntary and community organisations.

It will be directed by Pete Alcock Professor Social Policy and Administration at the University of Birmingham.

Tel: (0)121 414 3171

email: P.C.Alcock@bham.ac.uk


Next Voluntary Sector Forum on 14th November

Sep 23

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We are now planning our next open forum meeting, which will be on 14th November at Kingsley Village near Fraddon, Cornwall. We are hoping to get someone from the brokerage team of the Rural Development Programme to explain to us about the funding opportunitities there may be for the sector. We also want to see if we can get an update about the Real Choices child poverty project. (See Real Choices on the Cornwall Strategic Partnership website).

Please let us know if there are any burning issues you would like to see addressed.

What role for community enterprises in tackling poverty?

Sep 23

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In this research report the Development Trusts Association argue that community-led enterprise organisations including development trusts can act as a driver for positive change, creating a self-help and problem-solving culture, and helping individuals move out of poverty. The report concludes that a new generation of more confident and aspirational community organisations are emerging, which are characterised by the use of social enterprise methods, community asset ownership, and a ‘can do’ attitude that seeks to unlock potential in people and places.

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