Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations - SCVO. Supporting the Growth of Community Action in Sandwell.

Localism Act BriefingPublished on 6th January, 2012

SCVO is pleased to announce that we've teamed up with "neighbourhood think-and-do tank" the Chamberlain Forum to offer an information session on the Localism Act and what it means for the voluntary sector in Sandwell, on Wednesday 15 February 2012 at out offices from 11am - 1pm.  It will cover:- An introduction to the Localism Act The implications of the power of general competence for local authorities How can we make best use of the Community Right to Challenge How the role of local Councillors and neighbourhood councils will change The possibilities offered by neighbourhood plans and the Right to Build The new provisions ...

Children and Young People Forum LaunchPublished on 5th January, 2012

Are you a voluntary and community sector organisation working with children, young people and families?

Would you like to be able to influence local decision making and have a meaningful dialogue with statutory sector partners on the issues that are important to you?

Please come and join us for the launch of the voluntary and community sector children and young people Forum to help shape the Forum to meet the needs of your organisation and those of your service users. When:  Thursday 23 February 2012 from 10.00am to 12.00pm Where: Sandwell Christian Centre, Langley Crescent, Oldbury, B68 8RE To confirm your ...

Public Law Workshop for the Voluntary SectorPublished on 5th January, 2012

Being held on Wednesday 8 February 2012 from 9.30am - 4.00pm at SCVO offices.  The workshop will provide voluntary and community organisations with information of how Public Law can assist them in challenging unjust decisions taken by public bodies.  The workshop is being facilitated by NAVCA's Empowering the Voluntary Sector Project.  Please view for further details of the workshop.  Please note that the workshop is being subsidised, however, a small charge will be made to delegates for attendance. If you are interested in attending please contact Leona Bird, Strategic Engagement Officer at SCVO on 0121 525 1127 or e-mail leona@scvo.info