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January Newsletter - Issue 11
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In this issue you will find

  1. Report on The First POP Thursday and outline for 19th February
  2. Budget Scrutiny update
  3. Sector Success
  4. Update on Plymouth Plan
  5. POP Partnerships
  6. FREE training to the VCS
  7. Other Training and News Alerts
POP THURSDAYS
FIRST POP THURSDAY FEEDBACK
This was a well attended stimulating event (follow the links for relevant summary documents and minutes).  The day consisted of: The next POP Thursday, 19th February  - the Council Chambers PL1 2AA 
Starting at 10 a.m. two parallel sessions:
 
Engagement - Plymouth Plan 
VCS Fairness Commission Leadership Group meeting.
Lunchtime conversations updating on State of the Sector and developments for POP
In the afternoon the focus is on a Health and Wellbeing workshop to design a grassroots wellbeing service, encouraging collaboration and co-ordinated by the YMCA for POP.
BUDGET SCRUTINY
Jacky Clift has represented the sector in this complex Plymouth City Council planning process and has delivered key messages on behalf of the sector:

VCS Budget Scrutiny - summary of points
Cabinet Response
Budget Scrutiny Summary Report to VCS 
key messages
SECTOR SUCCESS




Jacky was invited to 10 Downing St with other 'community leaders' this month. She says it was good to talk to a range of interesting people doing interesting things, and to be able to tell them about Plymouth. She also says it was great to explore inside and not just see the outside of the front door


David Feindouno accepts Beacon Award for his work with Plymouth Hope from Minister of Civil Society, Rob Wilson,  sent to him from the Prime Minister
UPDATE ON PLYMOUTH PLAN
Draft Plymouth Plan open for comment 21 January to 4 March 2015.
 
PCC published Plymouth Plan Check-up Part One consultation on 21st Jan, see here for a copy.
 
This is the time to check whether you think your comments have been taken into account.  For a summary of comments made over the summer, check out the Plymouth Plan Connections report. 
 
Throughout the plan you will see a series of questions being asked, you can send comments back into PCC via their consultation portal 
 
At our next POP Thursday on 19th February we will be talking about how we will establish a Community Planning Network to look at how people can help to monitor the plan and make sure that it is doing what you hope it will.  
 
There is also an Equalities Impact Assessment in the form of a draft booklet 'Making sure the Plymouth Plan considers everyone', view it here and send comments to
plymouthplan@plymouth.gov.uk
POP PARTNERSHIPS
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
 
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are pleased to be working closely with The Zebra Collective, through Plymouth Octopus Project - as it looks to forge links across the voluntary sector. As an organisation, we are keen to utilise the vast network within this valuable sector as a way to promote our free Home Safety Visits. By working closely with the voluntary sector we can reach vulnerable people in their homes that we wouldn't normally engage with on a day-to-day basis or who are unaware if this valuable service we provide.
 
Danny Slay will join us at lunch time on March 19th to explain how you can help spread important fire safety information.
FREE TRAINING TO THE VCS
You can keep updated on the website for POP and POP ideas training offers......

Jim Tomlinson from Age UK Plymouth said:

"Many thanks for today (Project Management) and the previous session (Project Development).  I have found it to be extremely useful and it helps to re-focus upon the project itself.  It does not matter what level of previous project management experience people may have because you help to destroy the myths that surround the subject by focussing upon the essentials in a simple and easy to understand format.  Thank you".

On-course for Employability Free learning and development within the workplace for the learner and the employer. Contact: Lee Duke, T: 01752 305448 Lee.Duke@plymouth.gov.uk 
OTHER TRAINING AND NEWS ALERTS
Social Return on Investment (SROI) Practitioner Training, Cornwall 10/11 February

The cost for the 2 day training including 1 year membership of the network is £575 +VAT.
For enquiries about availability, bookings or cost please contact:
Helen Campbell, 0151 7039229,
helen.campbell@thesroinetwork.org    
www.thesroinetwork.org/training/practitioner

tsnla Training
Gadgets & Gizmos 3 - promoting learning with digital technology: 5th  March Plymouth 
To book on email john.harris@tsnla.org.uk or call John on 01943 510657  

Plymouth Women's Network - a new initiative in Plymouth!

Formed early in 2014, this new community project aims to be a platform for women to network and support initiatives related to their empowerment and working towards greater participation in a positive, compassionate and environmentally-friendly community. 

For more information: rozzy_bee@hotmail.com or creacionesanairda@yahoo.com



 
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