A new report has been put together on the voice and representation of the voluntary sector across the South West by the South West Forum. Read more »
Category: Policy
Policy news
Government publishes White Paper on Open Public Services
The Government has published its vital White Paper on Open Public Services, which sets out plans to decentralise public services, and in principle give the voluntary sector more opportunities to get involved in delivery.
The paper’s plans are based on 5 principles – choice, decentralisation, diversity, fairness and accountability.
Cornwall Council launches volunteering policy
Cornwall Council is holding an open day at on Wednesday 29 June to encourage more people to get involved in volunteering with the Council. Possible volunteer roles include supporting an elderly person or someone with a learning disability, volunteering in a local library, or working with the Countryside Service.
Enthusiasm for Big Society waning, say NAVCA member Chief Officers
NAVCA (the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) has published results of its annual Chief Officer survey. NAVCA represents local support, development and infrastructure organisations, including Cornwall VSF. The survey collected the views of 123 Chief Officers of these organisations, rather than the voluntary sector as a whole.
Cornwall VSF meets Chair of Local Enterprise Partnership
Cornwall VSF and leading voluntary sector figures met with Chris Pomfret, Chair of Cornwall’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), on Thursday 16 June. Read more »
New NCVO report explores health reforms
A new report explores what the government’s NHS reforms could mean for voluntary organisations providing health services. Read more »
Safeguarding Children Board seeks names of safeguarding officers
The Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) is collecting details of safeguarding officers from VCS organisations. Read more »
DWP Work Programme update
The Government has officially launched its flagship welfare-to-work project, the Work Programme. Read more »
NCVO analysis of Giving White Paper
The National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has published an analysis of the Government’s new Giving White Paper. Read more »
Membership of LEP board announced
The ten members of the new Local Enterprise Partnership for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly have been announced. Read more »
