Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service

A lecture titled ‘Food for an intelligent Wales – creating a sustainable diet for Health, Environment, social justice and economy is to be held on Wednesday 10^th March in Cardiff. If you wish to attend please reply directly to Evelyn Osborne osborneE1@cardiff.ac.uk

The Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has launched a new initiative to encourage the people and businesses in Wales to help shape the Assembly Government’s approach to economic development. The ‘Tell Us’ campaign is asking for the views of every part of Welsh society – from individuals, companies, Universities and Unions – on the Welsh economy and the new Economic Renewal Programme.

Source: Welsh Assembly Government Website

WCVA will be holding a conference on Monday 8 February 2010 at the Cardiff City Stadium. The conference will be looking at the third sector’s role in promoting economic participation in Wales. This event is relevant for any third sector organisation that works with economically inactive groups and public sector organisations with an interest in the conference theme. For more information or to obtain a booking form contact Mike Richards on 02920431754 or email mrichards@wcva.or.uk.

From the Welsh Assembly Government Website:

A new plan to help homeowners facing repossession was launched by the Deputy Minister for Housing, Jocelyn Davies AM on 24 June. In light of the current economic climate, the Mortgage Rescue Action Plan has been produced with a number of partners including Local Authorities, Housing Associations and the Council of Mortgage Lenders to provide support to struggling families and to make sure they know what help that is available. http://wales.gov.uk/news/latest/090624mortgagerescueactionplan/?lang=en

This document sets out how the Welsh Assembly Government can support organisations and employers in Wales to best improve their environmental performance and take advantage of the new growth market in green produce. 

Closing date for responses is 20th February 2009. 

Download the document here.