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The Macc Policy Network is an opportunity for people involved in the voluntary sector across Manchester to learn from each other about what is happening in policy and strategy in the city. The more we share, the more effective we can be.
In this first network meeting, members of the Macc Policy and Influence Team will talk about the wide range of strategic discussions we are involved in and share our views on future directions and opportunities. There’ll be plenty of time for discussion and getting to know each other.
"Care & Repair England aims to improve housing & related services so that older people can live independently in their own homes for as long as they choose.
We seek to improve related policy and practice."
Manchester City Council is leading the city’s arrangements to mark the anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack on Tuesday 22 May 2018. 
Those affected by those terrible events will want to mark the date in different ways, so the programme is varied and takes different forms, to make sure that people can feel connected to it.
Have your say on how government can work with and for civil society to tackle challenges and unlock opportunities to build a stronger society now and in the future. 
From supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society to the work of charities, community groups and businesses helping good causes, civil society is part of the fabric of our society.
In the latest Greater Manchester Poverty Action’s (GMPA) newsletter they invite you to the launch of the Greater Manchester Food Poverty Alliance. 
Furniture Poverty is in the spotlight with the first meeting of GM furniture poverty charities in April and GMPA focuses on the lack of legal aid for those on low incomes.
In the Greater Manchester poverty Action (GMPA) newsletter they report on the consultation for the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and what it should include. GMPA feature an article focusing of food, how we describe, use and waste it and can we change that for the better? There are also some shorter articles and information about a number of events taking place in Greater Manchester over the next few weeks that may be of interest.
This consultation seeks to address domestic abuse at every stage from prevention through to rehabilitation. It references the connections and provisions of cross-sector agencies and departments and reinforces the Government’s aim to make domestic abuse everyone’s business. 
"Curiously enough, the only thing that went through the mind of the bowl of petunias as it fell was “Oh no, not again”.
In the newsletter there is culture, jobs and wages, benefits, journalism and events. Love for the Streets shares information about a forthcoming exhibition of art and music at the Whitworth Art Gallery; Bolton Councillor Sue Haworth looks again at whether a job really is the best route out of poverty and the GM Law Centre reports on the Work and Pensions Committee focusing on PIP and ESA assessments. There is also have information about a free community journalism course, the usual GM Living Wage Campaign column and lots of events all taking place in March.
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