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Posts Tagged: Voluntary Sector

Peter Craske: Community pride in Bexley is stronger than ever

Picking up litter. Helping out neighbours. Community spirit and voluntary effort will continue long after the pandemic is over.

By Peter Craske | 28 August 2020 | 2 comments

James Frayne: Our national political conversation is unrepresentative. Metro London is heard loud and clear. The provinces, scarcely at all.

They don’t talk about politics in daily life; don’t write to local or national newspapers; most importantly, they’re not politically active online.

By James Frayne | 18 August 2020 | 94 comments

Judy Terry: Suffolk has shown has small charities can make a big difference in helping the vulnerable

A Community Foundation in the county helps the old with insulation improvements and the young to turn away from knife crime.

By Judy Terry | 4 August 2020 | 5 comments

Salim Chowdhury: Integration not division offers the best future for British Bangladeshis

The focus should be on greater prosperity for all – not on producing statistics to highlight ethnic differences.

By Salim Chowdhury | 29 July 2020 | 23 comments

Toby Savage: Local Conservatism is about harnessing the community

The state should not try to do everything itself. Our role is to provide leadership and to unlock the power of voluntary organisations.

By Toby Savage | 23 June 2020 | 2 comments

James Mallinder: In East Suffolk, our community-led approach is delivering results

Each ward member is given an enabling communities budget of £7,500 per year, funded from the New Homes Bonus.

By James Mallinder | 15 May 2020 | 2 comments

Will Tanner and James O’Shaughnessy: Our fifteen-point plan for a post-pandemic ‘social stimulus’

The irony of the last six weeks of social distancing and self-isolation is that the pandemic has brought us closer together in spirit.

By Will Tanner and James O'Shaughnessy | 8 May 2020 | 17 comments

Barry Lewis: Local government will never return to business as usual

In Derbyshire, we have learnt to have a confident approach, not one wrapped in overly cautious, bureaucratic, risk-averse practice.

By Barry Lewis | 27 April 2020 | 32 comments

Craig Dearden-Phillips and Norman Lamb: National Voluntary Service can rebuild the social settlement after Covid-19

British society has mobilised on an exceptional scale to meet the coronavirus crisis. We must forge this militia into a standing army.

By Craig Dearden-Phillips and Sir Norman Lamb | 24 April 2020 | 11 comments

John Moss: In Waltham Forest, party divisions are forgotten as councillors are pulling together to help our residents

I have been seeking support for businesses which moved into new premises and are not on the Rating List – so are not eligible for support.

By John Moss | 23 April 2020

Mimi Harker: Small businesses in Amersham are adapting – we need to support them

If you can afford it, please let’s treat the family to a takeaway once a week. The community we thought we didn’t have, is alive and kicking.

By Mimi Harker | 20 April 2020 | 2 comments

Meirion Jenkins: Scrutiny for council procurement must be restored as soon as possible

The crisis is bound to put a further strain on Birmingham’s finances. The timetable for the Commonwealth Games was already very tight.

By Meirion Jenkins | 16 April 2020 | 2 comments

Judy Terry: In Suffolk, British reserve is being abandoned to help vulnerable neighbours

No-one wants to be thought nosey and interfering, but protecting the elderly from scammers is essential.

By Judy Terry | 15 April 2020

Meghan Gallacher: As we fight the biggest battle of our adult lives, compassion has prevailed in North Lanarkshire

Many local councillors, from across the political divide, have been setting up community groups, engaging with vulnerable people.

By Meghan Gallacher | 9 April 2020 | 2 comments

Robert Halfon: We will need a Remembrance Day to honour our Corona Heroes

Plus: And a Coronavirus Social Justice Minister. Give thanks for Starmer. And: it’s time for a Virtual Parliament.

By Robert Halfon MP | 8 April 2020 | 43 comments

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