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GM Poverty Action newsletter July 2017: poverty, inequality and democracy; GMPA event; local foodbanks; a levy for free access to justice; Smarterbuys

14 Jul 2017 - 10:38 by michelle.foster

In the latest Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA) newsletter, GMPA considers the relationship between poverty, inequality and democracy; GMPA looks back at their event last week; the Trussell Trust reports on the need for more food donations; GM Law Centre seeks your support for a the creation of a levy to fund free legal services for those in poverty; and they profile Smarterbuys.

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New analysis shows little progress on social mobility over the last 20 years

10 Jul 2017 - 00:00 by helen.walker

New analysis by the Social Mobility Commission has shown that 20 years of government efforts to improve social mobility have failed to deliver enough progress. The commission, an independent body that monitors progress on social mobility, calls on current and future governments to learn five key lessons from the mistakes and successes of the past 20 years.

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Manchester City Council scrutiny meetings discuss Our Manchester Voluntary and Community Sector Funding

28 Jun 2017 - 16:00 by michelle.foster

Watch the Executive meeting on Wednesday 28 June which discussed the Our Manchester Voluntary and Community Sector Funding here

Watch the Communities and Equalities Scrutiny Committee on Thursday 22 June which discussed the Our Manchester Voluntary and Community Sector Funding here

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Manchester City Council Cultural Grants Consultation

27 Jun 2017 - 14:52 by michelle.foster

Manchester City Council are organising consultation events which are an opportunity for you to find out more about the grants programme, and to have your say on the changes that they are proposing for the next round of funding. The proposal has been developed by a co-design group including Manchester City Council and cultural organisations. Manchester City Council

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Updated Clinks guide to navigating the health landscape in England

23 Jun 2017 - 11:34 by michelle.foster

This resource provides an overview of the health commissioning landscape, explaining the roles of organisations with direct commissioning responsibilities as well as key organisations in a commissioning support role. It covers the commissioning arrangements in secure settings, as well as for people with convictions in the community, and highlights where voluntary sector organisations working with people in the criminal justice system and their service users can influence health and care provision.

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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP) ‘Help Through Crisis’ Project

16 Jun 2017 - 12:25 by michelle.foster

Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP) in partnership with Manchester Mind provides an advice/advocacy service for young people who identify as disabled and are in crisis. This often causes many young people to experience (or to have experienced) discrimination and barriers because they have impairments.

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Transfer of Lifeline Services – Manchester

16 Jun 2017 - 12:22 by michelle.foster

As you will be aware, Lifeline has been experiencing significant financial difficulties over the past few months. This has culminated in a position where in order to safeguard service provision, particularly for service users and to look after the interests of staff, Lifeline approached CGL to assist in a process that would ensure service continuity. change, grow, live

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Safeguarding Children and Young People Vulnerable to Radicalisation and Extremism - Practice Guidance

16 Jun 2017 - 12:18 by michelle.foster

The current threat from terrorism in the United Kingdom can involve the exploitation of vulnerable people, including children, young people and vulnerable adults to involve them in terrorism or activity in support of terrorism.

It is universally agreed that this exploitation should be viewed as a safeguarding concern.

This guidance is intended to provide a clear framework for all professionals working with children for whom there are concerns that they are at risk of becoming involved in violent extremist activity.

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Alexandra Park Vigil

16 Jun 2017 - 11:07 by michelle.foster

This vigil is to honour those we lost and those who are still affected by the Manchester terrorist attack on 22 May 2017.

You are kindly invited to the one month anniversary Vigil on Thursday 22 June, 7pm-9pm at Alexandra Park, 180 Russell Street, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7JL. Come and gather, pay your respects and acknowledge these who we lost and who have suffered from the painful events which took place.

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Eastlands Regeneration Framework

16 Jun 2017 - 10:56 by michelle.foster

Since March 2010, Manchester City Council has been working in partnership with the owners of Manchester City Football Club – the Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG) – to develop a transformational plan for east Manchester focused on the area in and around the Etihad Stadium. This work has been guided by the Eastlands Regeneration Framework, which was approved by Manchester City Council’s Executive in July 2011. Eastlands Regeneration Framework

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