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Do I need to run an Equality Impact Assessment as part of the process of renewing our local Compact?

Submitted on 23rd April 2012 at 16:57
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While it is always useful to consider the impact to equality groups and issues when introducing or developing policies, a better longer term approach would be to ensure that individuals, groups and organisations representing different equalities strands are signed up to local Compacts and represented on local Compact working groups.

Ensuring ongoing engagement will mean that equality issues are kept high on the agenda for Compact groups, and that the needs and interests of a diverse range of stakeholders are represented.

NCVO work shadowing scheme now open

Submitted on 17th April 2012 at 14:34
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NCVO's 'A Day in the Life' programme is a free work shadowing initiative which provides an opportunity for staff in voluntary and community organisations and participating government departments to step into each other's shoes for a day.

The Compact and judicial reviews

Submitted on 14th March 2012 at 10:01
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Q: I have heard that there have been four cases where local authorities have been taken to judicial review for breaches of the Compact. Is this true?
 
A: The short answer is that a Compact breach has not directly led to a judicial review but the Compact has been referenced in judicial review proceeding and judgements.

Does the national Compact apply in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?

Submitted on 23rd February 2012 at 14:40
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The national Compact only applies in England, however, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own agreements, which are listed here.

Healthwatch England consultation underway

Submitted on 15th February 2012 at 17:42
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The Department of Health are running a consultation into the membership of Healthwatch England. 

How many signatories should there be on a local Compact? Is there a minimum?

Submitted on 15th February 2012 at 16:30
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Here at Compact Voice, we've received a query which runs along the lines of 'We are launching a new local Compact and getting signatories to it – how many should there be, is there a minimum?

Read the answer here.

Trafford Council replaces library staff with volunteers

Submitted on 10th February 2012 at 17:13
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This week Trafford Council announced that it was removing all of its paid staff from two local libraries and replacing them with volunteers, according to Third Sector.

If my area does not currently have a local Compact, can the national Compact be referred to if an issue arises?

Submitted on 9th February 2012 at 15:33
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Most areas in England have their own local Compact - however, in some cases where there isn't an active local Compact, or a local Authority has yet to sign up to it - the National Compact can be used in the interim. 

Read more here.

NAO to review effectiveness of central government's communication with local government

Submitted on 9th February 2012 at 15:32
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The National Audit Office (NAO) have announced that they will be undertaking a study examining the impact of central government bodies' communications and engagement - with a focus on the local experience of central government.

Independence Panel's report published

Submitted on 23rd January 2012 at 11:07
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The Panel on the Independence of the Voluntary Sector have published their first report. 'Protecting Independence: The Voluntary Sector in 2012' outlines some of the key challenges facing voluntary organisations' independence, and outlines a number of 'Lessons from the Work Programme'. The report is the first of five.

Download the full report here (pdf).

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