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Urban Forum events cover all aspects of regeneration, renewal and regional governance. They are informative, practical and represent good value for money, being affordable for all. Members of Urban Forum receive substantial discounts on the fees for all chargeable events - and some of our events are free to members. More details about membership are available on our MEMBERSHIP PAGE. Energy and Environmental Awareness Workshop North East - June 24th (Stanfield Centre Hendon SR2 8SZ)
Urban Forum is working in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Energy to help members and NDC residents save energy, travel wisely, shop ethically, save resources and care for their environments (and even save money!). We are running one further workshop in the North East. The workshop runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm and the aim is to provide a good grounding on the energy and environmental issues which affect everyone, and the knowledge and support to take the message back to communities. For more information about the training contact Kate Hathway on 01392 823758, email kate@urbanforum.org.uk. To book places, contact Kirsty Mitchell on 0117 934 1400, email kirsty@cse.org.uk. STRICTLY
COME THINKING Midlands - May 20th (Nottingham, Castle Cavendish Business Centre)
(Reading, International Centre)
North - June 5th (Chester le Street, Durham County Cricket Club) New Date London - June 10th (Bethnal Green, Oxford House)
Come and join other Urban Forum members and get the latest low-down on Government policy, share experience and good practice, and help influence our work and national policy. Put on your "thinking shoes" and book your free place now! On the day you will be able to:
All
events will run from 11.00am-3.30pm (including lunch). See the PROGRAMME for full details.. ‘Bring a Friend' A number of members approached us to see if they could bring a non-member with them to the event. We've listened and now each member can bring one friend, from a non-member organisation, with them if they want. Complete the BOOKING FORM and sent it through to us to confirm your place, and that of your friend. NOW
THAT THE MONEY HAS GONE 3rd-4th April 2008, Hartlepool The conference this year was organised by Hartlepool NDC, supported by Urban Forum, and looked at the programme, as it enters the final strait, and examined the legacy. Contact Christine Auton on 01429 894046 or cdauton@ndc-hartlepool.org.uk. The Hartlepool New Deal for Communities website can be found at www.ndc.org.uk. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS WORKSHOPS Urban Forum is working in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Energy to help members and NDC residents save energy, travel wisely, shop ethically, save resources and care for their environments (and even save money!). We have run workshops in a number of locations so far and are likely to schedule further ones. The workshops run from 10.00am to 4.00pm and the aim is to provide a good grounding on the energy and environmental issues which affect everyone, and the knowledge and support to take the message back to communities. For more information about the training contact Kate Hathway on 01392 823758, email kate@urbanforum.org.uk. To book places, contact Kirsty Mitchell on 0117 934 1400, email kirsty@cse.org.uk. CHALLENGING THE CONVENTIAL WISDOM ON EMPOWERMENT The Urban Forum Lecture 2008 22nd
January 2008 London
Despite empowerment rising up the political agenda, there remain fundamental tensions at the heart of our political institutions. As inequalities between the richest and poorest in society continue to widen, citizens in English-speaking nations are now twice as likely as their European counterparts to suffer mental illness. Can we shake ourselves from this Affluenza and return to the ideals of egalitarianism and democracy that can truly empower? The lecture was given by the distinguished author, broadcaster and psychologist Oliver James. One of the most insightful and free-thinking writers of our time, Oliver has been described as being 'guaranteed to make you think more deeply than ever'. He provided ‘blue skies thinking' to Jack Straw whilst he was Home Secretary and now performs a similar role for the Conservative Party. THE EMPOWERMENT GAME – CHANCE OR COMMUNITY CHEST? Urban Forum Annual Conference 2007 3rd-4th December 2007 Hilton Leeds City This year's conference tackled issues of neighbourhoods and local governance, diversity, equalities and cohesion, and laces and built environment. Stream One Booklet: Influencing Descisions Stream Two Booklet: Equalities and Cohesion Stream Three Booklet: Places and Bases The Empowerment Game First Results At the conference, young people from Community Radio East Leeds were interviewing delegates for podcast. If you want to listen to the podcasts you can find them HERE. You'll also be able to find out more about the ELFM project and, when you've listened, give some feedback – the young people like to know what people think. WHERE ARE THE WOMEN IN LSPs ? Report Launch
10th September 2007 London The launch presented the findings of research carried out by Urban Forum, Oxfam UK and the Women's Resource Centre on women's representation in Local Strategic Partnerships.
The research was carried out to coincide with the introduction of the Gender Equality Duty that came into force in April 2007 and the report is now available to download on the PUBLICATIONS page of this website. Presentations at the launch: Professor Sue Yeandle, University of Leeds Sue Robson, Urban Forum Vice-Chair Annela Asim, Nottingham Black Partnership Report from the launch HERE. LSPs and the Third Sector Conference 27th-28th
June 2007 London
New Deal for Communities Residents Conference 2007 29th-30th March 2007 London The recent Urban Forum conference for residents of NDC pathfinders was held in partnership with Aylesbury NDC in South London. Over 120 delegates enjoyed a successful two day meeting which had as its theme 'Putting residents at the Heart of Succession'. The second day's presentations are listed below. June
Dawes - Department of Communities and Local Government Urban Forum Policy Forum on Community Cohesion February-March 2007 As one way
of involving Urban Forum members more directly in influencing policy we
are setting up Policy Forums. These will bring together small groups
of members to focus on a specific area of policy that has a direct effect
on the communities they live in and work with. They will provide an opportunity
to:
For more information on the Commission on Integration and Cohesion go to the DCLG website. Please see the Policy Forum Information Sheet for more details. MISSION IS POSSIBLE 5th-6th December, Birmingham Urban
Forum’s Annual Conference 2006 was concerned with the future of
our urban society and what shape it might take. Mission IS Possible
looked, optimistically, to the future, with positive debates, practical
workshops and illuminating visits that pointed us towards a coherent
and fully functioning relationship between the sector and the state
and the wider society we live in. Further Information: Presentations and Other Resources WORKSHOP 1. Shifting power to communities - the new Local Government White Paper WORKSHOP 4. Community learning and empowerment through support and networking WORKSHOP 10. The right questions for the best solutions - supporting evidence for local delivery ENGAGING WITH DISENGAGEMENT: POLITICS FIT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 2006 Urban Forum Lecture 13th September, London Members of Urban Forum were invited to a unique free event and the chance to hear one world's leading political strategists. The Urban Forum Lecture was hosted by Royal Bank of Scotland/NatWest Community Development Banking. It was delivered by the renowned pollster Stanley Greenberg, who has served as an advisor to presidents and prime ministers worldwide, including Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, and Nelson Mandela. You can read Stan's biography HERE. Stanley also agreed to participate in a Question and Answer session following his presentation, after which there was a reception to provide further opportunities for networking and informal discussion. Read the Press Release HERE National Local Strategic Partnerships Conference 2006 York, July 2006 This year's event was in the historic railway city of York and featured a mix of seminars, workshops and interactive work sessions, together with practical examples of success in this new world. Presentations and downloads from the event will be listed below as we have them. Welcome and Introduction ALISON SEABROOKE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Seminars 1. Be ready for...The Local Government White Paper DCLG PRESENTATION 2. We love it when a plan comes together: integrating and co-ordinating plans and strategies 3. PPP: Principles and Practice in Partnership - what does a good VCS/Local Government partnership look like? NAVCA PRESENTATION SEFTON PRESENTATION Plenary 'Sewing things together, not stitching them up' - how a range of strategies, plans and organisations can be brought together effectively...with just enough harmony... ED COX PRESENTATION Workshops 1. Sustainable Community Strategies PRESENTATION 2. Local Area Agreements in Unitary Authority areas 3. Local Area Agreements in two tier (district and county) areas 4. GO! GO! GO! PRESENTATION 5. Safety in Partnership: the story of the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership, the LSP and the community and voluntary sectors YORK CC PRESENTATION 6. Community (Empowerment) Networks: a survival story 7. RDA: is your region getting the recommended daily amount of its Regional Development Agency? PRESENTATION 8. Planning for People 9. And where is the equalities movement? Who will CEHR? CEHR PRESENTATION CEHR QUESTIONNAIRE NOTTINGHAM BLACK PARTNERSHIP EQUALITIES-LADEN LAA EXERCISE NOTTINGHAM BLACK PARTNERSHIP LAA EQUALITIES STATEMENT Please contact Parul Jani at Nottingham Black Partnership for feedback. New Deal for Communities Residents Conference 2006 Brighton, March 2006 The event was based within the NDC itself and, as usual, included opportunities to visit a number of projects supported or run by eb4u along the key themes of health, education, worklessness, crime and housing and the physical environment. There were also be presentations on some of the leading innovations from NDCs across the country. Further details can be found on the booking form available HERE and a report on the event is being prepared. If you have any further queries, please contact ndc@urbanforum.org.uk. Regional Seminars 2006 and LSP Consultation Full details about the seminars, including a programme, can be found HERE. Please email info@urbanforum.org.uk if your require further information. Dates and Locations Eastern Region - 26th January 2006, Cambridge East Midlands - 30th January 2006, Nottingham London - 31st January 2006 North East - 24th January 2006, Newcastle North West - 27th January 2006, Manchester South East - 23rd January, Guildford South West- 25th January 2006, Exeter West Midlands - 30th January 2006, Birmingham Yorkshire and Humber - 23rd January 2006, Leeds From discussion at the events, Urban Forum has put together its RESPONSE to the major LSP consultation - Shaping Their Future (see the ODPM WEBPAGE for the full details of the consultation). Urban Forum drafted briefings with questions and a summary on the consultation: these can be downloaded below. Full Consultation Briefing with Questions THE FAB FOUR Liverpool,
December 2005
ACTION NOT
JUST TORQUAY A briefing has been published and is available HERE. New Deal for Communities Residents Conference 2005 North Huyton,
Merseyside March 2005 OUR TREK: THE
NEXT REGENERATION National Local
Strategic Partnerships Conference 2004 New Deal for
Communities Residents Conference 2004 Urban Forum
Annual Conference 2003 OUT OF SRB...INTO THE POT Single Regeneration
Budget Research Conference National Local
Strategic Partnerships Conference 2003 New Deal for
Communities Residents Conference 2003
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IMPORTANT NOTICE URBAN FORUM CONFERENCES As a national organisation Urban Forum aims to hold
conferences and seminars throughout the country, with the ambition of scheduling
at least on event in each of the English regions per year. This not only allows
potential delegates to live in the vicinity of at least one event during a
12-month period but also to have the opportunity to see and hear of the experiences
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