December 8th, 2010 
Tippa Naphtali 
CABE and the Asset Transfer Unit have published new guidance for local authorities and community groups on the transfer of parks and green spaces. Community-led spaces: a guide for local authorities and community groups, provides practical advice on the issues to consider.
December 8th, 2010 Tippa Naphtali 
Streetbank is a website that helps you share and borrow things from your neighbours. Of course, you may already share things with your neighbours, in which case, don’t let us stop you! Sign up with your name and postcode (or address if you live outside of the UK), add one item, skill or recommendation and see all the items within one mile radius of your home. It’s all completely free.
December 8th, 2010 Tippa Naphtali 
Cutbacks and staff losses may be on the cards for a growing number of charities in the months ahead, according to our latest survey which suggests rising pessimism about the sector’s future prospects.
Posted in Funding & Resources, Government 
Tags: Consultation & Reports, Funding & Services 
No Comments » December 1st, 2010 Tippa Naphtali 
The huge scale of the financial crisis facing Birmingham City Council became clear last night after plans to shed at least 10,000 jobs over the next four years were unveiled. Almost 40 per cent of the non-schools workforce will disappear as the local authority battles to deliver £308 million in public spending cuts.
Posted in Funding & Resources, Government, Local Tags: Birmingham Networks, Government & Policies No Comments » November 23rd, 2010 Tippa Naphtali 
LawWorks, the charity providing pro bono legal advice for community groups, continues to add to its range of online fact sheets. Recent additions include a glossary of common terms in commercial leases, and the new rules on Pre-Employment Health Questions under the Equality Act.
