Social Protection - Big Society
Social Protection - Big Society
Location: Nishkam Centre, Handsworth
Date: Tuesday 11th January 2011
The final UK second stage event took take place on Tuesday 11th January 2011 in Birmingham. This was an opportunity for organisations to discuss the effects of the Big Society political concept in the West Midlands. The days format included key speeches regarding the affects and radical changes that Big Society will bring. The event also provided a chance to participate in relevant debates and workshops that will discuss how Big Society can become a reality.
The following pesentations were delivered:
Overview of the OPEN Project - Sherman Wong, Head of Economic and Social Policy, West Midland Councils
Big Society Presentation - Cherron Inko-Tariah, Senior Policy Advisor, Department for Communities and Local Government
Civil Society Presentation - Sharon Palmer, Chief Executive Officer, Regional Action West Midlands
