People, Power, Policy and Place

Society is not broken but is more divided and unequal than ever. In the face of increasing individualism, competition and consumerism, how can we improve equality and social justice, and develop collective action and collective empowerment?

This exciting, unusual and inter-active conference will provide a real opportunity to explore and debate current policies and practice in community and neighbourhood working.

Speakers include

• Phil Coppard, CEO Barnsley Council
• Liz Richardson, Manchester University, author of DIY Community Action: Neighbourhood problems and community self help
• Davy Jones, ex audit commission, freelance commentator on government and public services

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Workshops will include

• Big Society - Divided Society?– how can we address inequalities and division or are they coming unstuck?
• Local Councils – a shrinking bureaucracy with outsourced services or a dynamic centre for reviving democracy? 
• Youth work– a means of empowering young citizens or social control? 
• Social & political education– can it raise collective consciousness or just induce passivity?
• Community health– does empowering individuals lead to a healthy community, and challenge health inequalities?
• Resident involvement: Radical governance or customer care? – Is there an active grassroots movement or has it gone to seed? 
• Community Development and Community Organising – which approaches are rooted in the past and which can offer a real challenge for people addressing inequalities and social justice?

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