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Sharing Good Practice Event

This FREE event will be of interest to a range of people who engage with communities, including Officers, Elected Members, and key community representatives. Come along to find to find out more and share good practice around Neighbours Day Grants implemented by the City of Manchester Council and Neighbourhood Agreements piloted by Oldham Council.

Session 1 - Neighbours Day

Manchester Neighbours Day takes place at the end of May in line with other European countries. The council invites local communities to bid for up to £200 to encourage neighbours to meet and get to know each other through street parties, fun days or events. The grant aims to strengthen social capital and cohesion through bring people together.

Session 2 - Neighbourhood Charters

Oldham's Neighbourhood Agreements have been nationally recognised as good practice and were developed between residents and a range of agencies which has improved the target area. A street monitoring system has also been implemented whereby residents actively assess their own area.

Expected outcomes:

The event will support authorities wishing to run a Neighbours Day Grant program or develop a Neighbourhood Agreement.

The event will demonstrate how Neighbour's Day and Neighbourhood Agreements contribute to the following National Indicators:

NI1 - Percentage of people who believe people from different backgrounds get on well together in their local area
NI2 - Percentage of people who feel that they belong to their neighbourhood
NI4 - Percentage of people who feel they can influence decisions in their locality;
NI5 - Overall/general satisfaction with local area;
NI6 - Participation in regular volunteering
NI7 - Environment for a thriving third sector.

To take a look at the agenda for the day click here

To download a booking form and to register for a place click here

Type:	Partner Event
Date/Time:	30/03/2010
Time:	00:00
Duration:	9.30 - 16.00
Location:	Greater Manchester
Cost:	Free
Closing Date:	30/03/2010
Max Number of Attendees:	N/A
Venue Information:	Palace Hotel Oxford Street Manchester
Postcode:	M60 7HA
Booking Closed