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Six years ago New Start magazine highlighted the way community activists, many of them unemployed or on incapacity benefit, were left out of pocket by their efforts to regenerate their own communities.
Our Just Rewards campaign called for a better deal for volunteers on regeneration schemes, including prompt and full …
Posted on Tuesday, 24th February 2009 | This entry has 1 comment(s)
I was largely encouraged by proposals announced this week by the Conservative Party for the reform of local government. Entitled ‘Control Shift’, the green paper outlines a series of measures aimed at transferring powers from central government to local people and local institutions.
Downtown Liverpool in Business has long argued …
Posted on Monday, 23rd February 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
Further Education institutions are ultimately there to enhance the lives of people and communities but until now there hasn’t been an exploration of the link between the physical buildings and the impact these have on inspiring learners in an arresting and visual fashion.
Cue ‘Colleges on Camera’ – an exciting …
Posted on Monday, 23rd February 2009 | This entry has 1 comment(s)
Repossessions are rocketing, public finances dwindling and civil unrest rising, but amid the gloom there was a strong sense of optimism among delegates at this week’s NCVO conference.
Vince Cable set the tone in the first speech of the day when he urged the voluntary sector to make its voice …
Posted on Friday, 20th February 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
Here at the Consumer Credit Counselling Service, we have just deposited £1m in a Yorkshire Deposit Bond with the Leeds-based Charity Bank in the North.
As this money will be used to provide loan finance and business advice to charities based in the Yorkshire and Humber area, it seemed like …
Posted on Friday, 20th February 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
According to a new report published by the government's skills policy watchdog (the UK Commission for Employment and Skills), training young people in basic ‘Employability Skills’ can go a long way to giving them the best chance of getting a job during this economic downturn.
The report finds that although …
Posted on Friday, 20th February 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
Just over three years ago, I joined the board of an organisation in which I saw something different. I saw an organisation that showed passion, showed commitment and most importantly, showed a real vision for making a difference for Hackney residents.
My admiration for this resident focused organisation saw me …
Posted on Friday, 20th February 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
We have just found out the great news that two of our waterfront regeneration projects have been called inspiring. We’re really proud of all our regeneration schemes in the Wakefield district so to be named as finalists in the national 2009 Waterways Renaissance Awards is a testament to all the …
Posted on Wednesday, 18th February 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
Christmas in a strange country can be tough. That's why last Christmas nine of us left our Melbourne base to celebrate together in the Yarra Valley.
The 90 minute journey on winding roads through the bush took us to Marysville, a pretty little village beloved of honeymooning couples. After our …
Posted on Wednesday, 18th February 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
This week's Food Programme on Radio 4 gave a fascinating insight into the growing pains of one of Britain's finest cheeses - Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire.
The family firm behind the famous artisan cheese recently decided to expand from their humble farmhouse to a much-larger purpose built site. They …
Posted on Tuesday, 17th February 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
Here’s some more information about the passing of Bura from chair Jackie Sadek:
Rosie Niven on 2nd September 2010:
Life after Bura
I worked in “regeneration” 1996 to 2009. My last job in this sector was for University College London and was in the built environment. I remember, very suddenly after starting that job in 2007, suddenly seeing BURA at almost every turn; the organisation was exceptionally well represented in this field. …
daniel gilbert on 31st August 2010:
Life after Bura
Grateful for all the supportive comments about BURA and about the need for some continuing action, particularly on the awards. All ideas and offers of help and involvement are very welcome. We are determined not to lose the accumulated knowledge and connections. Watch this space
Paul Evans
(former?) Vice …
Paul Evans on 26th August 2010:
Life after Bura
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