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South West Regional Compact Annual Review 2008

The South West Regional Compact is a framework for strong and effective relationships between the voluntary and community sector and the public sector in the South West.     Read more... on "South West Regional Compact Annual Review 2008"
Published: Tue, 13 October 2009
Topic:
Networking

Live/Work Network welcomes the Taylor Review's call

Live/Work Network welcomes the Taylor Review's call for an exemplar live/work programme and enterprise hubs for home based businesses.    Read more... on "Live/Work Network welcomes the Taylor Review's call"
Published: Tue, 29 July 2008
Topic:
Employment

SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPIONS OFFER A FAIRER, FIRMER ALTERNATIVE TO THE CLIMATE CHANGE BILL

Charity Sustainability South West, the independent Champion Body for Sustainable Development in the South West of England, is offering an alternative to the Climate Change Bill published by government today ...   Read more... on "SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPIONS OFFER A FAIRER, FIRMER ALTERNATIVE TO THE CLIMATE CHANGE BILL"
Published: Tue, 13 March 2007
Topic:
Government, politics and public admin.

What impact has the pre-budget speech had upon Sustainable Communities work?

Amid the headlines about growth (half what was predicted) and borrowing (£5bn more than predicted), there were some interesting announcements. The Creating Excellence team have been combing the Chancellors speech yesterday ...   Read more... on "What impact has the pre-budget speech had upon Sustainable Communities work?"
Published: Tue, 06 December 2005
Topic:
Sustainability

National Academy for Sustainable Communities Announces Board Members

The Academy for Sustainable Communities, based in Leeds, has announced the membership of its Board. Juliet Williams, Chair of the South West Regional Development Agency is amongst the eight board members announced ...   Read more... on "National Academy for Sustainable Communities Announces Board Members"
Published: Wed, 23 November 2005
Topic:
Sustainability

What is local:vision?

A report was published recently by The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on 'Citizen Engagement and Public Service: Why Neighbourhoods Matter'.  The report focuses on two challenges facing this country: a) to ...   Read more... on "What is local:vision?"
Published: Wed, 06 July 2005
Topic:
Local government

South West Regional Housing Strategy 2005-16

The South West Housing Body has launched the South West Regional Housing Strategy 2005-16.  A draft Strategy was issued in February 2005 and consultation events were held around the region.   Read more... on "South West Regional Housing Strategy 2005-16"
Published: Wed, 06 July 2005
Topic:
Housing

Does Your Project Deserve an Award?

BURA Awards - Deadline 5 July. The British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) has launched its prestigious awards for 2005, for projects which can show best practice in regeneration.   Read more... on "Does Your Project Deserve an Award?"
Published: Thu, 16 June 2005
Topic:
Regeneration

Invitation to tender - Baseline Assessment for Taunton's Deprived Neighbourhoods

Taunton Deane Borough Council, supported by the Local Strategic Partnership, needs to establish a baseline position from which to develop local community strategies in two separate areas known at North Taunton and Taunton East ...   Read more... on "Invitation to tender - Baseline Assessment for Taunton's Deprived Neighbourhoods"
Published: Thu, 31 March 2005
Topic:
Research and development

First Swap Shop Sees Wood from the Trees

Dorset Coppice Group is the first organisation to use the Swap Shop. The Group which manages a woodland area in Dorset, visited a community woodland 'Hill Holtwood' in Lincolnshire.   Read more... on "First Swap Shop Sees Wood from the Trees"
Published: Wed, 16 March 2005
Topic:
Networking

Constructing Excellence Launches New Sustainability Zone on its Web Site

Sustainable regeneration is one of the critical issues of our time and construction has a massive part to play. Constructing Excellence (not to be confused with Creating Excellence!) has recently launched a Sustainability ...   Read more... on "Constructing Excellence Launches New Sustainability Zone on its Web Site"
Published: Wed, 02 March 2005
Topic:
Sustainability

South West Regional Housing Strategy - Consultation on Draft

The draft South West Regional Housing Strategy has just been produced by the south west housing body.   Read more... on "South West Regional Housing Strategy - Consultation on Draft"
Published: Fri, 11 February 2005
Topic:
Regional policy

Regional Centres of Excellence welcome Academy for Sustainable Communities

The Network of Regional Centres of Excellence for Sustainable Communities welcomes the Deputy Prime Minister's announcement of the establishment of the Academy for Sustainable Communities and has been working to support its ...   Read more... on "Regional Centres of Excellence welcome Academy for Sustainable Communities"
Published: Wed, 02 February 2005
Topic:
Central government

Prime Minister opens summit

The Prime Minister Tony Blair, was the surprise special guest at the launch of the Sustainable Communities Summit in Manchester this evening.   Read more... on "Prime Minister opens summit"
Published: Tue, 01 February 2005
Topic:
Central government

Johnnie goes to Exeter - to discuss National Centre

On the 13th of January 2005 the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister came to Exeter! The reason for the visit? They wanted to consult with the region over plans to establish a national centre for sustainable communities skills ...   Read more... on "Johnnie goes to Exeter - to discuss National Centre"
Published: Mon, 31 January 2005
Topic:
Central government

Firm Foundations: framework for community capacity building

On the 8 December the Home Secretary announced the publication of Firm Foundations: the Government's framework for community capacity building.   Read more... on "Firm Foundations: framework for community capacity building"
Published: Mon, 20 December 2004
Topic:
Central government

New rural 'Think Tank' announced

An ambitious new think tank, the 'Rural Regeneration Council' is set to argue the case for rural businesses and communities at the heart of Government.   Read more... on "New rural 'Think Tank' announced"
Published: Thu, 18 November 2004
Topic:
Regeneration

21 pilot areas announced for Local Area Agreements

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has announced the 21 areas to pilot Local Area Agreements (LAAs).   Read more... on "21 pilot areas announced for Local Area Agreements"
Published: Wed, 17 November 2004
Topic:
Central government

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