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Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre

Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FZ
Tel: 0161 276 9300
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Email: info@vsnw.org.uk

Prosperous places: sub national review consultation

20 June 2008

The sub national review consultation — linked to the phasing out of the regional assembly and development of a single, integrated regional strategy - closed on 20 June 2008. VSNW's response outlined the following.

VSNW supports the notion of a single integrated regional strategy.

Within that context, we would seek to ensure that the full capabilities of the region are engaged in building economic growth that is substantive and sustainable; it should:

  • include a broad partnership of all three sectors, including the voluntary and community sector (VCS), at regional, sub-regional and local level
  • promote quality of life for all — this should be included as an objective of the regional strategy
  • be environmentally sustainable.

We agree and believe that:

“[the third sector is] a driver of …opportunity and prosperity”

The Rt. Hon. John Hutton MP, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform, 13 March 2008

We believe this should be fully reflected in future regional, sub-regional and local arrangements.

VSNW's response makes further, specific recommendations. Of particular note are the seven recommendations (pp 3-4) concerning VCS capacity to support a regional, economically focussed strategy.

VSNW consultation response in full (20 June 2008)

Joint North West Development Agency and Regional Assembly response (20 June 2008)

VSNW briefing on sub national review (4 June 2008)

7 September 2010

The Health White Paper Consultation

CONSULTATION FULLY BOOKED

The White Paper on Health has the potential to create one of the biggest changes to the structure and function of the NHS since its creation in 1948. Within the White Paper there are 5 consultations which are all open until early October. Although the ‘what’ in the White Paper has largely been decided, the ‘how’ is very much still being shaped. 

Latest News

2 September 2010

New apprenticeships for VCS organisations

Skills-Third Sector has carried out an extensive consultation with a wide range of organisations to determine the needs of the voluntary and community sector around apprenticeships, and will be developing new apprenticeship frameworks as a result.

25 August 2010

Influencing the Spending Review - update

Latest updates for the departmental structural reform plans available

24 August 2010

Future North West consultation now open

Future North West: Our shared prioritiesA document outlining the agreed strategic priorities of the North West based on the Regional Strategy consultation work over the last two years is now open for consultation until 8 October 2010.

Events & Trainings

VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West

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