Welcome to the April edition of PolicyBristol's Newsletter.
It has been a tumultuous month in politics. Article 50 has now been triggered, less than a week after the 25 March 2017, the 60th anniversary of the signature of the Treaties of Rome, which was marked around Europe with pro-European marches in different European capitals including London. Meanwhile, the Scottish Parliament has backed a second independence referendum. In reflecting on the historical significance of Brexit, our latest blog considers the importance of remembering the spirit of unity and co-operation which inspired the European dream in the first place.
And, to mark the significance of the Brexit process, over April we will be hosting three workshops with the people of Bristol – from the universities, local communities, businesses and organisations. Each workshop focuses on a theme: Empowering Local Communities, Projecting Britain and Bristol in a post-Brexit World, and Suspended Citizenship. The findings, recommendations, ideas and ways forward from these workshops will be showcased at a final event on 23rd May which will include stalls, presentations, interactive networking opportunities and an art exhibition.
Do find out more about this and other PolicyBristol events we are running, through our website or please get in touch. You can also join our mailing list here.
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Policy briefings and reports
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What can we expect from a metro mayor?
In May 2017 six city regions in England will elect ‘metro mayors’ to head ‘Combined Authorities’ which cover several local authorities. Dr. David Sweeting and Prof. Alex Marsh discuss some of the questions this raises in the forthcoming elections.
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You can read all of our past policy briefings and reports on our website, for insights into specific aspects of policy-relevant research that is being conducted by University of Bristol academics.
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Our monthly PolicyScan provides an update on current legislation, consultations and inquiries taking place in Westminster and the devolved administrations. The subject of 'In Focus' this month is Air Quality. MPs from four select committees have combined forces to launch an unprecedented joint inquiry on air quality to scrutinise cross-government plans to tackle urban pollution hotspots.
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The PolicyScan's full listing of consultations, inquiries, and legislation will now be published only in the PolicyBristol Intranet as a service for Bristol University staff. |
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Our blog, the PolicyBristol Hub, provides a platform for discussion and debate around topics of central importance in governance and public services. Why not subscribe, to receive new blog posts direct to your inbox?
If you have an idea for a blog post and would like to write for us, please get in touch. This month we particularly welcome posts on air quality and plastics.
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Cheap goods at what cost?
Following a BBC ‘exposé’ on drivers making deliveries for IKEA, Peter Turnbull, Professor of Management, looks at how to move towards a fairer system of pricing and competition in the European road haulage industry. Read more...
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Health Committee Report on Suicide Prevention
Research carried out by academics at Bristol University and the Samaritans was referred to in the Health Select Committee's Report on Suicide Prevention published on 16 March. The PolicyBristol policy brief summarising this research can be found here.
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Here is a selection of upcoming policy related events and opportunities.
Strengthening gender equality in post-Brexit Britain
Thursday 11 May, 10-5pm
This workshop, being run by Prof. Sarah Childs at the University of Bristol, will see a panel of academics and prominent MPs discuss issues relating to gender in post-Brexit Britain alongside a number of Committee members of the Women’s Equality Party. If you are an MP or Councillor, or work for a local community organisation and wish to attend, please get in touch.
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Bristol in flux - a city responds to Brexit
23 May, 10am - 1pm, @Bristol Science Centre
This public event will showcase the outcomes of a workshop series, and include stalls, presentations, interactive networking opportunities and an art exhibition.
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