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Accrington Master Plan

Plans and consultations on the redevelopment of Accrington

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Arts and Culture

Information of news and events occuring in and around Hyndburn.

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Awards

Does your community group or an individual member deserve an award for its outstanding contribution to the third sector?

Aawaz Women of Achievement Awards 2010	Download
The Awards are held in the same week as the International Women’s Day and 2010 Awards event will include recognition also for those women who attend at AAWAZ and participate in the various programmes aimed at helping to improve English and self confidence. Nomination form are available from AAWAZ on 01254 398176 or email: aawazlancashire@tiscali.co.uk . You can also download the forms from their website www.aawaz.co.uk. All entries will need to be at AAWAZ ACCESS Point in Accrington by Friday 19th February 2010. The Achievement Awards event is scheduled for Thursday 11th March 2010.

Community Groups

Global Xchange	Download
Community Xchange is a professional development programme for a wide and diverse range of community workers, managed by the British Council and VSO.

Discussion Document	Download
Principles of representation: A framework for effective third sector participation in Local Strategic Partnerships

Skilling up for LSPs	Download
This report describes a research project carried out for NAVCA in April/May 2007 to define the competencies needed for effective participation by voluntary and community sector (VCS) representatives on the executive boards of local strategic partnerships (LSPs).

Skilling up for LSPs - Executive summary	Download
As LSPs have become more established and more widespread over the last few years, there have been increased opportunities and the need for involvement from the sector in the local area agreement (LAA) framework.

Lending a hand to local initiatives	Download
By donating products and vouchers they hope to get good causes with big hearts on their way.

Communities in Control Summary	Download
Communities in control: real people, real power aims to pass power into the hands of local communities. We want to generate vibrant local democracy in every part of the country, and to give real control over local decisions and services to a wider pool of active citizens.

Urban Forum Response to	Download
Urban Forum is a membership organisation that seeks to reflect the views and experience of the community groups we work for to inform policy making. See download for further details.

Reactions to Urban Forums Research on Community Empowerment Networks	Download
Download - Reactions to Urban Forums Research on Community Empowerment Networks

Community Safety

MESSAGE FROM LANCASHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE	Download
As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name ‘ICE’ (In Case of Emergency).

Comprehensive Area assessment

The CAA is a framework for independent assessment of how well people are served by the public bodies in their area.

Briefing for the Third Sector	Download
This document provides a brief overview of the Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) and relevance to the third sector. The CAA is a framework for independent assessment of how well people are served by the public bodies in their area. It started on 1 April 2009 and is a rolling assessment. It looks at the whole area and how well local bodies are working in partnership to deliver agreed priorities such as those set out in Sustainable Community Strategies1, Local Area Agreements (LAAs)2 and the wider National Indicator Set3. The third sector is an essential member of the Local Strategic Partnership4 and is recognised as having key roles in local decision-making; in delivering services, and in holding local government to account5.

Events

Accrington Food Festival	Download
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th April 2010: Admission £1 Under 16's free when accompanied by an adult Accrington Town Hall 10am-3.30pm We are proud to welcome back for the second year running favourite TV chef Gino D A’campo to our cookery theatre. Sunday 11 April only Gino DiCampo will be performing three cookery demonstrations as well as a meet and greet/ book signing session. Please telephone 01254 380293 for tickets and more details or check out the ‘what’s on’ page at www.lancashirefoodfestival.co.uk.

New Era What's on Guide.	Download
All the latest events for 2010 at the New Era Complex, Paradise Street, Accrington

National Family Week	Download
Here, at National Family Week HQ we are getting very excited about next years National Family Week taking place between Monday 31st May and Sunday 6th June. Planning is fully underway and we have lots of ideas on how to make The Week bigger and better in 2010.

Themed Food Events - Stables Trading Ltd	Download
Various annual flyers for Stables Trading themed food events. If you are interested in booking a place please contact Sharon or Keeley on 01254 352585 Prices range from £5 - £6 per person for a 2 course meal.

Stepping Out Evening walks	Download
Dates, places and times of the Stepping Out Evening walks that are being held at various locations around Hyndburn.

Faiths

Various Inter faith news and articles from around Lancashire

Faith and the Enviroment	Download
Faith and the Enviroment The Hyndburn Inter Faith Forum hosted an event at Great Harwood in June 2009 which investigated the links between faith and the environment. Speakers from the Lancashire Council of Mosques and Christian Aid delivered talks on how their religious teachings cover the environment and how it is important for religions to work to support the environment. Following this successful event this guide has been developed to provide a greater understanding of how faiths and the environment are intertwined and how different religions view the importance of the environment.

Minaret July 2009	Download
The organisation has matured and developed over the years into an organisation that holds beacon status for a number of innovative projects and has been recognised nationally and regionally for its work.

Fire Safety

Information available on various aspects of Fire Safety aroud the home for people from different cultures and people who are elderly or have disabilities.

Fire safety for people with mobility, sight & hearing difficulities	Download
Support tailored to your needs by: Contact via... Directory enquiries Phone book Online The numbers for your local Fire Service or Social Services can be found in the phone book, via directory enquiries or online at www.direct.gov.uk • Register with your local Fire Service If you have a sight,hearing, mobility difficulties or if you use oxygen. This will mean a fire crew is made aware of your circumstances in the event of an emergency. • Contact your local Fire Service or Social Services if you need practical help tailored to meet your needs. They may be able to fit a smoke alarm for you or provide other safety equipment. • See the Fire Safety in the Home leaflet for further advice and top tips. • 999 should only be used for real emergencies.

Fire Safety in the Home	Download
Fire Safety in the Home is a booklet to inform you of the dangers in the home that could possibly lead to the risk of a fire. For a free home fire risk check, contact your local fire and rescue service. The phone number is in the telephone book Please do not use the 999 emergency number. Or alternatively, you can access our website at: www.firekills.gov.uk

Funding & Grants

Calico, Activities Based in the Community Fund	Download
Welcome to the Calico, Activities Based in the Community (ABC) Fund. The ABC Fund has been set up to help local people in Burnley & Padiham to access funding when they might not normally qualify, to carry out activities which will be of benefit to the community. Our website is updated several times per week so please visit the site for more information about the Network and information on resources available to the voluntary, community and faith sector. http://www.hyndburncommunitynetwork.org.uk

Computer for Charity	Download
Oasis Computers for Charity exists to equip charities with high quality refurbished computers. We refurbish to the highest standards in partnership with Microsoft, and then supply this equipment exclusively to charities at amazing prices.

Green Partnership Awards Environmental Grants	Download
GPA assists groups and individuals to carry out projects to improve their local environment. It aims to provide money and professional advice. Grants are available to all groups and organisations, as well as individuals in Lancashire and are awarded in the region of £500. We also might be able to support your project in other ways - talk to us if you have project ideas that you want to develop

BBC Children in Need Small Grants Programme	Download
BBC Children in Need’s experience shows that significant and valuable work can be achieved with a small grant (£10,000 or less p.a. for a maximum of three years) The programme is designed to encourage those who may never have considered applying to BBC Children in Need to send in an application. There are four deadlines in the year, each with a 14 week turnaround: 15 January; 15 April, 15 July and 15 October. Further information and application forms are available online at www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants. The Small Grants programme is in addition to BBC Children in Need’s Main Grants programme.

Grants for Growth2	Download
Grants of up to £6,000 are available to community and voluntary groups to develop projects which enable people to access training and gain skills to help them to get a job.

Local Gateway Grants	Download
Local Gateway Grants offer an opportunity for Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector organisations to apply for funding in order to help deliver activities and services that are of direct benefit to local communities.

CVS/Leapfrog Funding Bulletin	Download
Various updated funding links provided by Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS, in partnership with the Leapfrog project.

Opening Opportunities	Download
Grants of up to £12,000 are available to support organisations in Lancashire to develop projects to help the most disadvantaged people from all backgrounds and faiths to progress towards further learning and employment.

Sports Unlimited in Hyndburn	Download
Would you like to apply for Sport Unlimited funding? £35 is available per participant who you aim to engage with and retain for at least 6 of the 10 weeks in your sport/ activity. E.g. If you have the capacity to deliver a session for 12 young people, then you can apply for £420 (12 x £35). Please download the document available for more information.

UK Give it a Go	Download
We’re looking for bright ideas in Lancashire that can benefit our communities. And we’re ready to back the best in your district with £5k to help turn that idea into a reality. Transform your idea into the best in the county and you can win a further £20k to build on your success. If you live in Lancashire, are aged over fourteen and want to Give it a Go... www.lancashire.gov.uk/giveitago

BT Community Connections	Download
Do you know a community or charitable organisation that is looking to extend its work through the use of the internet and ICT? If so, they could apply for a BT Community Connections award today. To apply or for more information, please download the document provided.

Energy Debts	Download
British Gas Energy Trust Domestic customers of British Gas or Scottish Gas can apply for a grant to the Trust. People who are not account holders but live in a home which is supplied by British Gas or Scottish Gas, for example lodgers who pay gas and electricity as part of their rent, can also apply for a grant. Contact Details British Gas Energy Trust PO Box 42 Peterborough PE3 8XH Telephone 01733 421 060 Website http://www.britishgasenergytrust.org.uk

Energy Debts	Download
EDF Energy Trust Domestic customers of EDF Energy including the brands formerly known as London Energy, SWEB Energy and Seeboard Energy can apply for a grant to the Trust. People who are not account holders but live in a home which is supplied by EDF Energy, for example lodgers who pay gas and electricity as part of their rent, can also apply for a grant. Application forms can be downloaded from the website or you can call to request one by post. Proof of income must be provided. Successful applicants can reapply after two years. Unsuccessful applicants can reapply after six months.

Hyndburn Prevention Fund	Download
Priorities Hyndburn LTP would like to see the funding being invested in tackling the following priorities in the district of Hyndburn: 1. Establishing junior youth clubs aimed at primary aged children. 2. Raising awareness of domestic violence & improving relations between young people/families, schools & police 3. Supporting homework clubs, that target vulnerable groups (Gypsy/Roma/travellers for example) 4. Project around reducing alcohol harm (or other risk taking activities) 5. Improve healthy lifestyles (health eating, cheaper fruit, more PE, physical activities) For more information and for an application form, please download the documents available in pdf and word.

Comic and Sport Relief Guidelines	Download
The programme shall be used to support work where there is clear evidence of a sustained beneficial impact on people’s lives who are excluded or disadvantaged through low income, rural or social isolation, age, disabilities, race, sexuality or gender.

Comic Relief & Sport Relief Grant Application Form	Download
Before applying please ensure that your group satisfies the eligibility criteria as stated at the beginning of the fund guidance

Comic Relief Grant Application Dates	Download
The All LCTP Latest News Article: Comic Relief – Grant Applications has been published on 15 June 2009. Cycle 3: 5 March 2010. The article can be accessed via the following website: http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/enewsviewer/?news=725

Comic Relief Panel Dates	Download
Dates and places provided regarding when the decisions will be made for funding applications from Comic Relief.

BIG Lottery Fund	Download
A BIG new-look Awards for All programme launches today (Wednesday) as the BIG Lottery Fund opens its own new version of the highly popular small grants scheme in England and Wales. BIGs /Awards for All /programme will be the Funds biggest-ever commitment to a small grant scheme supporting community projects, offering a more easily accessible programme with even quicker decision times. Applications* Application forms are available www.awardsforall.org.uk or phone 0845 4 10 20 30 for all enquiries.

Lancashire Locals Climate Change Fund	Download
Lancashire Locals Climate Change Fund The Lancashire Locals Climate Change Fund enables local community groups to implement practical projects to tackle climate change. The fund was established in October 2007 and allocates £250,000 per year. Grants of up to £15,000 are available for projects to tackle climate change, either by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases or taking adaptation measures. Voluntary and community groups are eligible for funds, and after technical review, the funds are allocated by local committees of county and district councillors. The projects demonstrate that effective solutions can be straight forward to implement at a local level. Projects have resulted in improvements to the insulation of 18 community buildings and installation of 11 micro-renewable energy systems. Further projects have also promoted the practical actions that can be taken in improving domestic energy efficiency, choosing alternative means of transport and waste minimisation. Examples of projects funded to date across Lancashire include: • £800 for tree planting • £6,000 for an allotment rainwater collection system • £3,160 for ceiling insulation • £2,180 for water saving devices & infra red motion sensors • £15,000 for energy efficiency improvements and air source heat pump. If you would like to know more about the Lancashire Locals Climate Change please visit: www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/climatechangefund or contact: climatechangefund@lancashire.gov.uk or 01772 531257

Lancashire Community Grant	Download
Lancashire Community Grants will support small Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) organisations to deliver innovative and engaging projects that address the barriers faced by deprived communities and individuals in gaining access to employment, skills and learning. Grants Applications can be submitted at any time.

Opening opportunities across Lancashire	Download
Opening opportunities across Lancashire Lancashire Community Grants will support small Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector – (VCFS) organisations to deliver innovative and engaging projects that address the barriers faced by deprived communities and individuals in gaining access to employment, skills and learning. The project will award grants to VCFS organisations that are well placed and creative in their approach to solving employment issues in their areas by “opening opportunities” for the hard to reach communities in Lancashire. Projects must not duplicate provision that is already available through ESF (European Social Fund) Co-Financing or mainstream funding.

Where is the funding coming from?	Download
This paper is a response to a request to prepare a ‘think piece’ for the Funding Commission which focuses on “where the money is likely to come from for voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) over the next ten years and the opportunities and challenges that exist.”

Community Grants Programme	Download
Lancashire's Community Grants is part of the European Social Fund (ESF) programme. Grants of up to £12,000 are available to third sector organisations in Lancashire who support the most disadvantaged people, within the hardest to reach communities.

Fair Share- Background Information	Download
The Fair Share Trust was devised specifically to provide targeted support and capacity building for local communities, which could evidence high levels of disadvantage but had received less than their ‘fair share’ of funding from the National Lottery.

Funding links	Download
Click here to find links to various funders.

Health

WHEN NEW MUMS NEED HELP MOST	Download
New research released today has revealed that, after the understandable flurry in the first eight weeks of motherhood, the period when first-time mums have the most questions about their babies’ development can be pin-pointed to five months and one week after they have given birth.

Face to Face	Download
Are you a parent or a primary carer of a child with a disability or special need? Would you like to have contact with other parents?

How Hyndburn Works - Quick Guides

A series of leaflets about Hyndburn and how the third sector and public sector work together.

Quick Guide - Hyndburn Disabled Forum	Download
The Hyndburn Disabled Forum was initiated by Hyndburn Community Network in 2007, so that those residents with a disability have an opportunity to contribute to decisions about which local problems need the most attention and money and also decisions made about local issues and service delivery.

How to Get Involved	Download
How to get involved, have your say, and take control over the decisions and services being delivered in your local area.

Local Development Frameworks	Download
A quick guide on how development takes place in our boroughs,towns, cities and the countryside.

Quick Guide to Hyndburn Voluntary Sector Forum	Download
The Hyndburn Voluntary Sector Forum is the leadership body that works on issues of local concern such as the provision of services, self help and advocacy, campaigning, borough co-ordination and support.

Quick Guide Community Empowerment Glossary	Download
This is a jargon buster/Glossary .

Quick Guide to Communities & Neighbourhoods	Download
This quick guide(2c) is a summary of what the Department for Communities & Local Government is doing for communities & neighbourhoods and how they take forward the 'community empowerment' agenda. The websites and documents mentioned give more detailed information.

Quick Guide to the Local Strategic Partnership	Download
A brief introduction to Hyndburn's Local Strategic Partnership.

Quick Guide to Being a Network Board Member	Download
The Network Board is made of representatives from the townships, electoral wards, Neighbourhood Community Voice (priority wards) and special interest groups - faith, Over 50s, black minority ethnic, women, youth and the voluntary sector - to reflect the diversity and equality of residents in Hyndburn.

Quick Guide to Community Involvement	Download
Hyndburn Community Network gives groups and individuals the power to take action. This power comes from the experiences, knowledge and skills of local people and the connections that they make with each other.

Hyndburn Borough Council

Annual Report Final 2009	Download
Our Aim We will lift Hyndburn out of the 100 most deprived areas in the Country by 2018, and make Hyndburn ‘The place to be’ Visit the website to download a copy of this document. www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk

Hyndburn Borough Council Teams up with Community Payback	Download
Hyndburn Borough Council has teamed up with Lancashire Probation Trust’s Community Payback department in a partnership that is the first of its kind in Lancashire, The Council is funding a dedicated payback supervisor to get offenders working on community projects that otherwise wouldn’t get done. The first of these projects is the path that runs alongside the railway between Accrington station and Oswaldtwistle station – locally known as The Black Path.

Community Safety Partnership	Download
Cllr Brian Roberts, Chair of the Community Safety Partnership has warned local people not to be taken in by a Euro millions Lottery scam letter, which he received himself recently. If you receive unsolicited email or mail telling you that you have won money. you should ask yourself , ‘Have I entered any scheme or have I bought any tickets?’ If the answer is no then throw the letter in the bin. Remember that no one will give you money for nothing.”

Homeless in Hyndburn Forum Newsletter	Download
This is the second edition of the Homeless Forum Newsletter. This edition provides you with lots more news on what’s happening in Hyndburn.

Bogus Caller	Download
Following on from the last year’s success in reducing the crime figures within Hyndburn, the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) has developed an initiative which will link in the bookmark campaign and the ‘Beat the Bogus caller’ scheme. .

How Your Council Works	Download
This Guide has been published jointly by the Improvement and Development Agency for local government (IDeA), Urban Forum and the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA). The work is funded by the National Empowerment Partnership (NEP) as part of a wider programme of activity to support and strengthen community empowerment and engagement.

Changing Spaces Community Spaces Launch Pack	Download
Community Spaces is a £50 million open grants programme managed by Groundwork UK as an award partner to the Big Lottery Fund. It is part of the Big Lottery Fund’s Changing Spaces initiative. Community Spaces will help local community groups create or improve green and open spaces to improve the quality of life in their neighbourhood. These may include play areas, community gardens, parks, wildlife areas, See download on this website or ring 0845 3671 671 for further information or email info@community-spaces.org.uk.

Event Safety Guide	Download
As an event organiser, you will be responsible under the law for the safety of everyone at the event. (The most relevant safety law is likely to be the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and its accompanying Regulations). Therefore you have a duty, so far as is reasonably practicable, to make yourself aware of and consider any current ands applicable statutes,regulations, by-laws, approved and associated codes of practice relating to the event.

East Lancashire Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy	Download
The East Lancashire Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy is the first step towards developing a co-ordinated, collaborative and sustained response to preventing, reducing and addressing a range of harms associated with the misuse of alcohol. The strategy will enable us to set agreed aims and objectives, and to develop shared action plans which take account of subtle differences in each area whilst ensuring our approaches are both consistent and effective.

Hyndburn Borough Council Compact	Download
A Compact is a statement of partnership between various organisations. It is a commitment to work together more closely and effectively and to respect each others’ rights and responsibilities. It offers a new approach to partnership, and a framework to develop more detailed agreements in specific areas in the future. This compact is being drawn up in consultation with the community and voluntary sector in Hyndburn and Hyndburn Borough Council.

Hyndburn Children & Young People's 3rd Sector Forum

The Hyndburn Children & Young People''s 3rd Sector Forum is a Hyndburn wide body with a wide ranging remit.

What is a Children's Trust?	Download
The Children’s Plan set out the Government’s aim to make this the best place in the world to grow up. This document explains what Children’s Trusts are, what they do and how they will be strengthened.

Lancashire Children's Trust Leaflet	Download
Discussions about the approach to developing a children's trust in Lancashire have taken place over the last two years. A multi-agency partnership was responsible for putting forward a proposed model and it consulted widely with partners before making its recommendations.

Multi Sports Sessions	Download
Multi Sports Sessions Mount Carmel RC High School (Sports Hall) Mon 15th - Fri 19th February, 4pm - 6pm Springhill Community Primary School (Astro Turf) Mon 15th - Fri 19th February, 2pm - 4pm Multi sports sessions for young people in Hyndburn to come along and join in FREE of CHARGE throughout the February half term. Football, basketball, cricket, rounders...it's completely down to you! Qualified coaches will be attending the sessions and will take a range of sports equipment but the activity taking place is down to you....you decide! Regards Lucy Hamlin Operations & Develpment Coordinator Youth Action @ Hyndburn Springhill Community Centre Exchange Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 0JD

Salvation Army Xmas Appeal	Download
We need your help to spread the gift of Christmas to people who might otherwise have little or nothing under the tree on Christmas morning. From Sunday 22 November until Friday 18 December The Salvation Army is asking the public to donate new unwrapped toys and gifts for children, teenagers and older people in need this Christmas.

Hyndburn Disabled Persons' Forum

Quick Guide - Hyndburn Disabled Person's Forum	Download
The Hyndburn Disabled Forum was initiated by Hyndburn Community Network in 2007, so that those residents with a disability have an opportunity to contribute to decisions about which local problems need the most attention and money and also decisions made about local issues and service delivery.

FREE COMPUTER SUPPORT FOR DISABLED PEOPLE	Download
The British Computer Society, is a nationwide network of volunteers providing FREE computer support to disabled people usually in their own homes but also at other locations such as day centres and residential homes. For further information please visit the website below or download the FREE information leaflet. http://www.itcanhelp.org.uk/ or if help is needed contact the Client Helpline via the Ability Net freephone 0800 269545 or email: help@itcanhelp.org.uk

The Disability Agenda	Download
Discusion document with recommendations for tackling health inequalities.

Hyndburn Inter Faith Forum

Quick Guide to Faith and the Enviroment	Download
Faith and the Enviroment The Hyndburn Inter Faith Forum hosted an event at Great Harwood in June 2009 which investigated the links between faith and the environment. Speakers from the Lancashire Council of Mosques and Christian Aid delivered talks on how their religious teachings cover the environment and how it is important for religions to work to support the environment. Following this successful event this guide has been developed to provide a greater understanding of how faiths and the environment are intertwined and how different religions view the importance of the environment.

Engaging the capacity and capabilities of faith communities in civil resilience	Download
Faith communities are increasingly recognised as significant partners in working for the common good in their localities. Research has demonstrated that faith communities instinctively respond to the needs of their neighbours in times of crisis. They have the resources in terms of both buildings and volunteers to do so. This document attempts to ensure that both emergency planners and faith communities themselves recognise their potential.

Quick Guide to Hyndburn Inter Faith Forum	Download
The Hyndburn Inter Faith Forum was initiated in partnership between Hyndburn Community Network. 'to promote positive relations between faiths in Hyndburn and become a vibrant network to develop better relationships between faiths through discussions, dialogue and sharing information in relation to faith issues'.

Hyndburn Leisure

Recruit into Coaching	Download
The programme offers you the chance to : Develop a training plan which you can work through Undertake training most suited to your needs Be supported as a volunteer Shadow qualified coaches For application forms please go to www.lancashiresport.org.uk Or for more information please contact Jayne Lee on Tel: 01995 642280

Hyndburn Over 50's Forum

Quick Guide to Hyndburn Over 50s Forum	Download
The Hyndburn Over 50s Forum is where older people are empowered to live their lives in the way they choose and where their skills and expertise are valued. The Over 50s Forum is a group of people with a desire to improve services for the over 50s in Hyndburn. These volunteers are willing to work together and use their influence to stand up for the interests of the over 50s. It also aims to promote good relations, the values which underline equal treatment for older people and which contribute to the fight against discrimination and seeks to eradicate the stereotypical views some people have of the older generation.

Hyndburn Over 50s Forum Poster	Download
The latest poster for the next meeting of the Hyndburn Over 50s Forum. Please download the poster and display.

Hyndburn Voluntary Sector Forum

Navca - Principles of Representation	Download
Principles of Representation: A framework for effective third sector participation should stimulate local, bottom-up discussion and debate, rather than being seen as top-down guidance. The Principles set out how to improve partnership working between the third sector and local government.

Principles of Representation	Download
The third sector is key to delivering ambitions to strengthen the involvement of the community in shaping better places. It has an essential role in decision-making and in delivering services which meet the needs and aspirations of those who use them. The Government wants the best local partnership working with the third sector to be the rule not the exception, particularly through Local Strategic Partnerships.

Working in a Consortium - Summary guide	Download
In Partnership in Public Services: an action plan for third sector involvement the government acknowledged that, at their best, third sector organisations – especially those rooted in local communities – have an expert perspective on the needs of local people and how best to provide services that meet those needs.

Navca - Tool for Voices	Download
Third sector participation in local decision making has never been higher on the Government’s agenda, and is now embedded within a wide range of policy. This places high expectations upon local authorities to show how they are supporting improved, effective third sector engagement in local strategic partnerships. From April 2009 this will be assessed as part of the Audit Commission’s comprehensive area assessments.

Local Area Agreement	Download
You’re needed! Everyone has a right to be heard when it comes to making decisions about local services. No one should be ignored just because they belong to a small minority group. How to get involved Your local infrastructure organisation – Voluntary Action, Council for Voluntary Service, Community Empowerment Network or equivalent – will be able to tell you more about your new local area agreement and how you can get involved. If you’re not already in touch with them, contact NAVCA to find out who they are.

Local Area Agreements (LAA)	Download
Local area agreements (LAAs) are three-year agreements, based on the local sustainable community strategy, setting out the priorities for a local area, as agreed between central government and the local area. LAAs are about ‘place-shaping’, a term coined in the March 2007 Lyons Inquiry report1 and defined there as ‘the creative use of powers and influence to promote the general well-being of a community and its citizens’.

Comprehensive Area Assessment	Download
Comprehensive Area Assessment, or CAA, is a new way of assessing local public services in England. It examines how well councils are working together with other public bodies to meet the needs of the people they serve. It's a joint assessment made by a group of six independent watchdogs. Assessments will be made publicly available every year and will provide an annual snapshot of quality of life in the area. The first results will appear on a new oneplace website which will be launched on Thursday 10 December 2009.

Equality Impact Assessments (EIA's) Essentials	Download
Everything an organisation does, including the voluntary sector, must ensure that they have had regard to the general duties. So any policy, provision or activity must be measured against them In order to help Public Bodies (e.g. Local Authorities) a set of ‘specific duties’ were created.

Jobs/Recruitment

Network Job Opportunity	Download
Please telephone or email the Network for an application pack. If you send an email request please include your name and full postal address in the email. You will then receive an email version of the Application Form and a full Application Pack by post. Remember to read the Guidance Notes before you complete and return the Application Form!

Lancashire County Council

Give Your Idea the Green Light	Download
Ever had a ‘light bulb moment’ and wondered what to do next? Ever had an idea for a business and then put it aside for another day? Isn’t it time for you to Give it a Go? With £25k prize money for the best idea, it really is worth giving it a go. Telephone: 01772 536801 Visit: www.lancashire.gov.uk/giveitago Email: giveitago@lancashire.gov.uk Or write to us: Give it a Go: The £5k Challenge Lancashire County Developments Ltd. Lancashire County Council PO Box 78 Preston PR1 8XJ

Lancashire Locals Climate Change Fund	Download
Lancashire Locals Climate Change Fund The Fund has been established to support community projects on climate change, these projects can either be aimed at 'reducing greenhouse gas emissions', or helping communities to 'cope with the impacts of climate change'. The fund is shared across all the 12 districts in Lancashire, and grants of £500 - £15,000 are available. For more information on the fund take a look at our Climate Change Fund website: www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/climatechangefund

Local Involvement Networks (LINks) explained	Download
A LINk will be a network of local people, organisations and groups that want to make care services better. A LINk will give you the chance to say what you think and to suggest ideas to help improve services. They will be expected to represent everyone. A LINk will also work with care professionals to make sure your views are heard. There will be a LINk in every Local Authority area that has social services responsibility.

Local Area Agreements

Ambition Lancashire Summary	Download
Local area agreements (LAAs) are made between central government and local areas across the country. They set out targets to be achieved in those areas over the next three years. The targets are based on priorities identified in each area’s sustainable community strategy, which describes the long-term vision for the area. Lancashire’s sustainable community strategy is also known as Ambition Lancashire.

LSP - Envionment and Bio Diversity

LSP Assembly- Environmental Workshop Newsletter 09	Download
July’s Assembly meeting was dedicated to looking at the environmental commitments and discussing how to make a difference in the future. Scott Butterfield kicked things off, reminding delegates of the importance of the environment as a theme in the Sustainable Community Strategy. He also prompted the assembly to think about how the LSP might best tackle environmental issues throughout the course of its dayto- day work on all its priorities.

Lancashire Environment Forum	Download
Good news – The Climate Change Strategy has now been approved by the Lancashire Leaders. The full report can be seen at:- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk A- Z Climate Change. Our Moors, Our Planet! As part of Lancashire County Council’s package of measures to address climate change, an initiative called "Our Moors, Our Planet!" has been established to capture carbon and prevent flooding.

LSP - PVE (Prevention Against Violent Extremism)

PVE helps to support individuals who are vulnerable to recruitment or who have already been recruited by violent extremists to increase the resilience of communities to violent extremism.

Weekly News Summary RICU - 26th nov 09	Download
Five arrests made under the Terrorism Act 2000 On Monday 16th November the North West Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) arrested five men following a 15 month investigation, focussing on offences relating to activities overseas and not attack planning in the United Kingdom. On Monday 23rd November four of those arrested were formally charged, one man was released without charge.

RICU - Weekly News Summary	Download
Key Issues Hamid Karzai declared elected President of Afghanistan On Monday 2nd November Hamid Karzai was declared president of Afghanistan, after election officials scrapped a planned second round of voting. The announcement comes a day after Mr Karzai's sole challenger, Abdullah Abdullah, pulled out of the race.

National Consultations

Natural England’s Draft Policy on Future Landscapes	Download
As Natural England develops its vision for future landscapes, it will need to take account of all these forces for change. It will also need to consider a number of new issues and concerns. In some areas, these will challenge traditional approaches to landscape conservation, and require a move away from a focus on the appearance of landscapes to consider the more explicit services and benefits landscapes can deliver for society.

Tackling Race Inequalities	Download
Communities and Local Government are holding a series of regional listening events around the country to seek views from stakeholders in the public, voluntary and private sectors on a refreshed approach to tackling race inequality

Local Belonging Guidance	Download
Local Belonging Guidance download

Communities in Control White Paper by Hazel Blears,Communities Secretary	Download
Full details of White Paper published by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears setting out proposals to deliver a fundamental shift in power, influence and responsibility into the hands of communities and citizens.

Neighbourhood Management

The work of Neighbourhood Management supports the aims and objectives of the Council’s Sustainable Community Strategy, whilst at the same time responding to issues and concerns raised by local residents.

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Network documents

Annual Report 2008 - 2009	Download
Please contact the Network if you require more information about our community empowerment work, projects included in the annual report or our current projects.

Annual Report 2007 - 2008	Download
Annual Report 2007 - 2008 Please contact the Network if you require more information about our community empowerment work, projects included in the annual report or our current projects.

Information for Board Members	Download
If you are interested in becoming a Network Board Member please read this information and then contact the Network for a nomination form.

Network Registration Form	Download
If you are a Voluntary, Community, Faith Sector organisation based in or delivering services in Hyndburn, you can join the Network for free. Please download form and return by post.

Network Job Opportunity

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News

Various news downlaods around Lancashire

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NHS East Lancs

Events and launch dates from the local NHS East Lancs team

Alcohol - Brief Intervention	Download
DANOS : The training session will assist in the attainment of the following Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards: AA2, AA4, AA6 and AD 1 The event is free to those working within East Lancashire (PLACES ARE LIMITED). If you wish to attend then please fill in the application form and return it to; ADEPT, Jarman Centre, 53 James Street, Blackburn, BB1 6BE or fax on (01254) 669449 or alternatively you can e-mail it to: Claire.knighton@bwdpct.nhs.uk .

NEW Dermatology Service	Download
NHS East Lancashire has a responsibility to provide, plan and fund appropriate health services for the local population. Our broad functions are to engage with the local population to improve health and well-being. We propose to develop a new community based Dermatology (skin) Service.

Health and Work Conference 2010	Download
NHS East Lancashire and NHS Blackburn with Darwen are hosting this unique Health and Work planning event. To book a place contact Hayley Sims on 01282 644970 via email: hayley.sims@eastlancspct.nhs.uk

Health and Work Conference 2010	Download
NHS East Lancashire and NHS Blackburn with Darwen are hosting this unique Health and Work planning event. To book a place contact Hayley Sims on 01282 644970 via email: hayley.sims@eastlancspct.nhs.uk

Self Care Leaflet	Download
The Self Care Skills course can help to: • Promote effective use of services and hospital resources • Reduce unnecessary visits to GPs etc.

Tobacco Brief Advice Training	Download
The NHS East Lancashire Stop Smoking Service offers training to enable you to support smokers to consider changing their tobacco use and improve their health.

Questionnaires/Forms

Questionnaires and forms that are available for you to download and fill in.

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Rural

Rural downloads relating to Improving Reach project

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Training

Strengthening Families	Download
24, 25, 26 March 2010 Alston Hall, Alston Lane, Preston, PR3 3BN, Tel: 01772 784661 FREE TRAINING PEIP aims to avoid negative outcomes for children by targeting families of children aged 8-13 years who are in need of parenting support and engaging them in evidenced based programmes. It is expected that successful applicants give a commitment to joining with other SFP 10-14 group leaders and deliver a group. Please ensure that you secure agreement from your manager to enable you to co-deliver SFP Please complete attached application form as soon as possible Cath Coucill East Lancashire Parenting Coordinator Cath.coucill@eastlancspct.nhs.uk

Safeguarding Course Level 1	Download
March 23rd 2010 and May 10th 2010 Target Groups: Multidisciplinary managers/staff from voluntary agencies in Lancashire 2 Days 9.00am–4.30pm Preston North End, Preston http://www.younglancashire.org.uk/content/safeguarding-course-level1 Application Form to: LSCB Training Unit c/o NSPCC 125 Oxford Street Preston PR1 3QY

Let's Leave it till Later	Download
‘Let’s Leave it Till Later’ enables professionals to confidently and competently support young people to make choices about sex that feel right for them, and help them to decide when they are really ready. To apply for this course, please complete a Lancashire County Council application form, available from The Learning and Development Team, 01772 535355 (option 2) and e-mail to: learninganddevelopment@lancashire.gov.uk or by post to: The Staff Training Centre, Moor St, Kirkham PR4 2AU. For further details please contact Debra Smith, Becky Gill or Hayley Rowlings.

Cultural awareness Training	Download
Thursday 18th February 2010 The training will cover Cultural Heritage and Faiths of BME Community in Hyndburn. Telephone for further Info/Booking: 01254-386285

Blood Born Viruses	Download
A one day training course to raise your awareness around blood borne virus prevention, treatment and management issues. The event is free to those working within East Lancashire (PLACES ARE LIMITED). LUNCH IS NOT PROVIDED Please download both attached documents for more information

ELVSRC Training Programme	Download
FREE Basic Introductory Awareness Training available ti Individuals and members of Voluntary, Community and Faith Organisations. Course provided by: Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service

INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION OF FORCED MARRIAGE AND HONOUR BASED VIOLENCE	Download
ONE DAY’S TRAINING LOOKING AT METHODS OF INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION OF FORCED MARRIAGE AND HONOUR BASED VIOLENCE (HONOUR BASED VIOLENCE HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN REFEERED TO AS HONOUR KILLINGS) PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE BY EMAIL TO enquiries@practical-solutions.info CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE AND ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 16TH FEBRUARY PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS – SPECIALIST ADVSIORS AND TRAINERS IN FORCED MARRIAGE AND HONOUR VIOLENCE WITH OVER WITH OVER 12 YEARS EXPERIENCE

New Era Complex	Download
New Era is a large venue for young people and the community in the centre of Accrington. We provide value for money coaching with qualified staff. The list also includes organised classes by other groups who are based at New Era. Attached is a list of courses form Jan - March 2010

ELVSRC training	Download
FREE basic introductory awareness training avaiable to voluntary, community and faith organisations.

Leapfrog Training Programme	Download
Various Training available through Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS and Leapfrog.

General Application Form	Download
General form to apply for training at the Jarman Centre, Blackburn

Raising Awareness	Download
To raise awareness and understanding of the impact of poor housing conditions on children’s health To enable those working with vulnerable families to communicate effectively on energy efficiency issues To provide factual information to support a lasting impact

Course Application	Download
Lancashire safeguarding children board application form

YP Substance misuse & training	Download
To increase the participants’ knowledge and understanding of substance misuse by young people and its effects on young people and their families

Sexual exploitation programme	Download
1) Familiarise staff in all agencies with the sexual exploitation of children through the internet, pornography, trafficking and prostitution. 2) Inform staff of the government and local guidance on this issue.

Adult mental health programme	Download
1) To assist professionals to improve their knowledge of Child Protection and adult mental health and contribute to their professional development 2) To further understanding and enhance cooperation in order to improve the quality of service

Self harm suicide programme	Download
To enable the participants to explore the issue of self harm and suicide in children and young people.

East Lancs Advocacy	Download
An accredited course has been developed to enable advocates to recognise their skills, experience and knowledge through a National Advocacy Qualification at Levels 3 and 4. The development of the qualification has been commissioned by the Department of Health with support from advocacy projects across the country to help ensure the delivery of good practice.

Volunteering/Volunteers

For volunteers who would like to give their time to the community or you would like help from volunteers for your organisation.

Volunteering_ BTEC Award in Workskills	Download
Accrington and rossendale College are running a short course to gain you a qualification and imporove your chances of finding employment. Want more information? Call Tracy Landon on 01254 354084 or 07970 969728

Volunteering can help save lives.	Download
Join the team of people in your local community who are raising awareness of the early signs and symptoms of breast, bowel and lung cancer. Come and make friends and receive FREE training. Contact Anne--Marie Jones, Project Manager Mobile: 07850919176 Please download the application form from the word document provided, if you are interested.

Vinvolve registration form	Download
Please download the form and fill in if you would like to become a volunteer, or if you feel you have a couple of hours per week or more to give your time to helping someone out in the community.

Women's Issues

Woman's voice	Download
“Woman's Voice isn't about female dominance, its about restoring the balance of equity and creating a platform for women to have their say.

Youth

Information and services available for the youth of Hyndburn.

Being a Teenager isn't easy!!	Download
Do you live with a long-term health condition? Are you aged between 12 – 18 years old? Do you feel isolated and alone, like no one understands or listens to you? YES? Then the Staying Positive Workshops are for you! Workshop 1 - 11am – 4pm 13th March Workshop 2 - 11am – 4pm 27th March Workshop 3 - 11am – 4pm 10th April For more information or to book a place call Lucy Cooper on 07595 020 928 or email Lucy.cooper@eppcic.co.uk

Staying Positive - Young People's workshop	Download
Come along to our FUN and FREE workshops where you can meet others in a similar situation and learn new skills such as drumming, digital photography or drama. Workshop 1 - 11am – 4pm 13th March Workshop 2 - 11am – 4pm 27th March Workshop 3 - 11am – 4pm 10th April Download the attached document for more information.

Young Peoples service	Download
The Connexions and What Now Centres are now located in a new Infocentre. The Young Peoples’ Infocentre The Old Bank 8A Whalley Road Accrington BB5 1AA 01254 393316 We are open Monday to Friday 9.30am til 5pm. We also offer a young people’s sexual health clinic. This is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3.15pm til 5.30pm.

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