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Localism and Equality
We are working closely with leading VCS equalities organisations in the North West to identify the issues, concerns and implications, for equalities work, groups and communities, of The Localism Bill and the Government's localism agenda.
A summary of very early findings from a NWIP-commissioned piece of research into Equality, Big Society and Localism (which draws out some of the implications of the localism agenda) recently made headline news in New Start magazine:
A great deal of work to explore the equality implications of Localism, in the North West, has been driven by 1NW. 1NW have been working closely with BME VCS groups in the region and have published case studies and a number of significant statements about the impact of localism on equality which include a to the CLG select committee inquiry into Localism and a short pamphlet called: Big Society and Localism: Open to All?
The following is a short summary of 1NW's policy position about localism:
Big Society and Localism should be rooted in equality, human rights and equal participation, which is inclusive of all communities. For localism to be inclusive, we must…
VSNW is also working with NWIP members (in particular: 1NW, Disability Infrastructure Partnership / Merseyside Disability Federation, and the Lesbian and Gay Foundation) together with the Directory for Social Change to examine the evidence of the impact of localism and Big Society and begin to develop proposals for an appropriate social justice framework.
- The latest news on this work is available here Equality, Big Society and Localism (see Year 2).
The Government has published Impact Assessments on the Localism Bill which are available here:
Featured Event
Taking on TUPE
This training seminar with public sector specialist law firm TPP Law will look at issues relating to Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment).
Latest News
Expanding the National Citizen Service - Pre-procurement market engagement
The Cabinet Office is currently seeking your views to help them to develop their plans for expanding National Citizen Service (NCS).
Building safe, active communities - Strong foundations by local people
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has published Baroness Newlove's third report.
Choosing to volunteer - Ofsted Report
In December 2011 Ofsted published the 'Choosing to Volunteer' which surveyed the experience of young people involved in volunteering.
Events & Trainings
VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West
