At PMQs both PM and Leader of Opposition called to speed up Online Harms legislation process. This Bill will need a LOT of scrutiny. We @Involve think deliberative and/or participatory processes must be part of that - here's why. THREAD (1/6)

Early snippets of work of @Involve's hugely exciting Democracy in the UK Assembly, which we are delivering with UCL Constitution Unit ...Members grappling effectively with complexity, showing that democracy "is not, and should not be, an esoteric subject limited to a select few."

Throughout November, Levenshulme Inspire are running a Covid story sharing community art project, creating a patchwork quilt of hope, courage & determination🌈 Anyone is welcome to take part. To book on a workshop, simply email: [email protected] or call 0161 676 8540

This is also a great opportunity for businesses in our region to understand the financial case for sustainability and to discover alternative business methods that support the net zero agenda. #WMGreenRevolution #TogetherForOurPlanet

Today, world leaders come together to set out ambitious action towards securing global net zero. We work with communities across the UK who are able to agree on ambitious recommendations to achieve the change we need. We hope world leaders can do the same today. COP26 #COP26

.Ed Cox says “It’s the mayors and city leaders leading on green infrastructure.” #COP26 #COP26InnovationHub #SystemsChangeNow

Community Green Grants are now live! We've made funding available to enable our communities to create projects that will help tackle green deprivation. Read more here: orlo.uk/YbYDn Canal & River Trust West Midlands Heart of England Community Foundation

According to Climate Emergency UK the West Midlands Combined Authority has the best climate action plan in the country Massive well done to @JacqHoman Cheryl Hiles and the wide team!

We’re playing a leading role in the city becoming carbon neutral by 2030, putting carbon reduction at the heart of council services – making social homes more energy efficient, making it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle, developing green jobs and skills.

Six years since Sarah Longlands & I wrote City Systems (before the Brexit referendum) the penny has finally dropped - new economic geography exacerbates inequality & fails to explain the drivers of growth - will #LevellingUp analysis cut thru across gov? ippr.org/publications/c…

“Recovery from a societal ‘shock’ should not mean returning to a pre-existing state.” What can we learn from the West Midlands' approach to recovering from COVID-19? 📑Read the new Viewpoint in Town Planning Review: liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/journals/artic…

Our take on #LevellingUp: Good on inequality & a sound analysis of the need for stronger social & institutional capital. But to deliver a real ‘revolution in local democracy’, it needs a much greater role for the public in decision-making! involve.org.uk/resources/blog…

Takes some book to get me to work on a Saturday, 7.30am, when I've got Covid... Recommend Cormac Russell #RekindlingDemocracy Inspiring me to think through the corners and implications of deprioritising the market in favour of citizen space.

And did the lovely lady at esure tell you how long they take to process payments in the event of your claim? #4weekslaterstillnothing

Working in a #thinktank & want to get closer to the action? Determined to move #LevellingUp from rhetoric to reality? Stifled by the deadweight of #ukcivilservice? Join us West Midlands Combined Authority & play a leading role in negotiating our #trailblazer third devo deal. wmca.org.uk/careers/curren…

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Got that Monday morning feeling? This is one of the best jobs in policy around. A week to go before this fantastic job opportunity closes.

Levelling Up White Paper said that the Leadership College for Government (Leadership College for Government) would launch this month, with locations in the Midlands, North East, and Yorkshire Anybody heard anything? Genuine question - interested to find out about their model (Alex Thomas?)

***JOB OPPORTUNITY*** Want to help embed the processes, skills, structures and cultures needed for effective public participation in decision-making? Come join us at the forefront of democratic change! Apply to be an Engagement Lead! involve.org.uk/node/2667

Surely one of the best policy jobs going at the moment? Come and lead our Levelling Up charge and help negotiate one of only two 'trailblazer' devolution deals. Dynamic mayor. Burgeoning city-region. Great flexible working. Apply now! wmca.org.uk/careers/curren…