Workshops and the programme for the 2014 Building Stronger Communities Conference on Saturday 5th April (10am - 3pm) at Newbury College have just been announced.
The conference is FREE and is open to the public, Parish Planning Groups, the voluntary sector, Parish Councils, all those involved in the West Berkshire Partnership and anyone interested in learning more about Community Planning.
Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
To download a programme for the day click here
To download a description of the workshops click here
To book your place click here
There will be displays and information stands from a large number of organisations from the voluntary sector, public sector and key local providers. Delegates will have plenty of time to visit the stands and gain ideas and useful information before the workshops start and also at lunchtime.
The workshops are varied and delegates will be able to gain information and expertise in the following topics: Emergency Planning and ensuring community resilience; Community Rights including the right to bid and the right to challenge and successful project delivery.
Learn about the differences between Neighbourhood Development Plans and Parish Plans; fundraising for your projects; Trading Standards advice about how communities can avoid rogue traders and how to update and refresh your Parish Plan.
Other workshops will cover the use of social media for communities; providing support for the elderly through befriending schemes and a session to enable members of Parish Planning Groups to swap ideas and share successes.
If you would like more information about the conference content please e-mail Tessa.Hall@ccberks.org.uk or call 07966 236408.
The conference is FREE and is open to the public, Parish Planning Groups, the voluntary sector, Parish Councils, all those involved in the West Berkshire Partnership and anyone interested in learning more about Community Planning.
Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
To download a programme for the day click here
To download a description of the workshops click here
To book your place click here
There will be displays and information stands from a large number of organisations from the voluntary sector, public sector and key local providers. Delegates will have plenty of time to visit the stands and gain ideas and useful information before the workshops start and also at lunchtime.
The workshops are varied and delegates will be able to gain information and expertise in the following topics: Emergency Planning and ensuring community resilience; Community Rights including the right to bid and the right to challenge and successful project delivery.
Learn about the differences between Neighbourhood Development Plans and Parish Plans; fundraising for your projects; Trading Standards advice about how communities can avoid rogue traders and how to update and refresh your Parish Plan.
Other workshops will cover the use of social media for communities; providing support for the elderly through befriending schemes and a session to enable members of Parish Planning Groups to swap ideas and share successes.
If you would like more information about the conference content please e-mail Tessa.Hall@ccberks.org.uk or call 07966 236408.
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