Policy Briefing

As part of BVSC's policy and research work, from February 2007 BVSC will be providing third sector policy briefings on topics of relevance and interest to the sector. These will cover national, regional and Birmingham based policy issues and developments with a particular focus on implications and actions for the voluntary and community sector.

May 2008 Policy Round Up

Worklessness Policy Round Up

March 2008 The Leitch Review of Skills

In 2004, the government commissioned Sandy Leitch to lead an independent review of skills, in terms of qualifications and accredited training, in the UK.

Policy Round Up, Autumn 2007

This Policy Briefing summarises some important national and local policy developments with points on implications for Birmingham's Third Sector.

2007 - Third Sector Review

This forms part of the Government 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review that aims to set departmental spending plans to 2011.

2007 - Budget 2007 (third sector)

Budget 2007 sets out how the Government is seeking to achieve a strong economy and fair society, building on economic stability and sustained growth to ensure the UK can continue to succeed in the increasingly competitive global economy.

2007 - Public Service Reform and the VCS

This Select Committee Enquiry looks at the increasing role of the voluntary and community sector in shaping and delivering services to improve quality of life.

2007 - Opportunities and Challenges for the UK

As part of the 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review this report examines the long term trends and challenges that will shape the next decade in the UK.

2007 - Local Government White Paper

As part of the debate on the future of local government, the Local Goverment White Paper sets out the Government's vision for more involvement of local people in decision making, more local freedom and powers to make positive changes and improvements in public services and quality of life.