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"How Yorkshire works" - Yorkshire & the Humber Forum information session
Thu, 14/10/2010 - 13:00 - 16:00

Octagon Centre, Hull

Come to this interactive session in Hull to help demystify the jargon, find out about the new governance arrangements, and track the implications for the voluntary and community sector as we go through a period of rapid change. * What do we mean by Yorkshire & the Humber? * How are decisions taken? * How does the voluntary and community sector fit in? * What does Yorkshire & the Humber Forum do? Cost: £25.00

 
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Welfare reform: what will the new coalition government do to support vulnerable people to be economically and socially independent?
Wed, 22/09/2010 - 10:00 - 13:00

Aspire, Infirmary Street, Leeds

Crisis’ WILLOW Project (Welfare Influencing and Lobbying: Learning Opportunities and Work) is a national programme that is investigating how the Government’s welfare to work strategies are either helping or hindering vulnerable people into employment and/or training. As part of a national programme of events, Michael Fothergill, the WILLOW Project Manager, will be holding an event at Aspire in Leeds to look at the new administration’s proposals to support people who are furthest from the labour market into suitable and sustainable employment.

 
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Consultation Event: Equity & Excellence Health White Paper
Mon, 20/09/2010 - 10:30 - 15:30

Civic Hall, Leeds

The White Paper on Health has the potential to create one of the biggest changes to the structure and function of the NHS since its creation in 1948. Within the White Paper there are 5 consultations which are all open until early October. Although the ‘what’ in the White Paper has largely been decided, the ‘how’ is very much still being shaped. During September, Regional Voices will be hosting events in 9 locations across the country for the third sector. The Yorkshire & the Humber event will take place in Leeds on 20th September.

 
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ACEVO Regional Conference - Stronger Together
Thu, 16/09/2010 - 09:00 - 17:00

Leeds

The Association of Chief Executives of Third Sector Organisations (ACEVO) Regional Conference In an age of austerity, our ability as third sector leaders, to work with organisations within and beyond our sector will be crucial. Now, more than ever third sector organisations must look carefully at current and potential partners to continue to deliver a more innovative and cost effective solution. Topics Covered

 
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Communities Assets Enterprise 2010 - DTA National conference
Sun, 12/09/2010 - 09:00 - Tue, 14/09/2010 - 17:00

The Quad and Assembly Rooms, Derby

Communities Assets Enterprise 2010 - DTA National conference Inspiring places: the art of the possible

 
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Royal Statistical Society - Statistics User Forum Annual Conference
Wed, 27/10/2010 - 10:00 - 16:30

Savoy Place, London WC2R 0BL

Recession and recovery - hard times or smoke and mirrors? "In good times, economic and social development comes slowly. In bad times, things fall apart alarmingly fast." Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General, ahead of the G20 summit in April 2009

 
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How does culture fit within the Big Society, localism, and making neighbourhoods better?
Wed, 15/09/2010 - 09:30 - 16:00

Sheffield Community Enterprise Development Unit

How does culture fit within the Big Society, localism, and making neighbourhoods better? Is there room for culture within the the local authority improvement agenda? How can creativity help to engage people? In lean times, what is the argument for embedding culture within renewal work? Is the role of the arts in public realm bigger than public art? This one day conference, supported by Arts Council England, will draw upon a successful and nationally unique three year programme called ‘Creative Places’ in Sheffield.

 
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How best can we deliver regional economic growth in a period of deficit reduction?
Wed, 15/09/2010 - 09:00 - 17:00

Queen's Hotel, Leeds

Key seminar on a key aspect of policy by the new coalition government on devolving powers from the centre: How best can we deliver regional economic growth in a period of deficit reduction?

 
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Efficiency North win regional award for ‘Making a Difference’

Efficiency North – was announced winner of the 'Working Together to Improve' Award at the Local Government Yorkshire and Humber Making A Difference Awards 2009 which took place at the...

 
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