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Tag Archives: YMCA Downslink Group
Youth justice needs more of our attention
In December 2016, the number of young people detained in custody by the Criminal Justice System amounted to 829 people. This was a historically low number. Since that point the number detained has sadly risen by over 12% to 927. … Continue reading
We need political change, not MOTS
This is my piece in todays Argus – let us challenge More of the Same in our political system: In the current period of reflection as the general election campaign ends and the vote takes place and we find out … Continue reading
The scaredy cats of Brighton & Hove
Later today a great opportunity has been created by two charities I have connections with. They wanted to try to change the nature of the political discourse taking place in our city by inviting a candidate from each party and … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Housing, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Hustings, One Church, YMCA Downslink Group
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Manifesto season is upon us
As part of the General Election 2017 campaign we are now in the manifesto season which I have written about in Todays Argus newspaper. This season ensures that those of us who are interested in such matters can spend many … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged NHA, Stewart Jackson MP, WEP, YMCA Downslink Group
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Housing for young people
The following article focuses on the crisis in Youth Homelessness and the need for powerful advocates, it is published this morning in The Argus newspaper: There are few people who have the privilege of living in a Palace, particularly one … Continue reading
End in sight for a mixed economy?
During the reign of the coalition Government one significant focal points was their attempt to reduce the size of the State through the creation of mutual organisations, inspired by the success of companies such as John Lewis. Whole sections were … Continue reading
Posted in Charities, Community Safety, Economics, Education, EU Referendum, Justice Issues, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Brendan O'Keefe, Community Interest Companies, Epic Elm CIC, General Election, John Lewis, Kensington and Chelsea, Mutuals, PFI, YMCA Downslink Group
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Creative thinking produces results
Last night in Brighton and Hove the Council managed to pass the budget for the next financial year on its second attempt. One of the areas which has suffered, but thankfully not as much as could easily have been the … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Charities, Community Safety, Parliament and Democracy, Police & Crime Commissioner, Policing, Youth Issues
Tagged Brighton and Hove City Council, Brighton Beach Patrol, Community Works, Joanna Martindale, Nighttime Economy, Safe Space, Street Pastors, YMCA Downslink Group
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The challenge of inflexible budgets
I spent yesterday at an event which was focused on the nighttime economy in Brighton & Hove and how the infrastructure in the City which is provided by the statutory agencies is supported and extended by volunteers and services provided … Continue reading
Homelessness in Brighton & Hove
The following is my blog for today and was also published this morning in the weekend Argus in the Guest slot: Our Government is currently facing challenges on so many levels that it is something of a surprise when they … Continue reading
Lets have no more ghettos
The news in last weeks Argus newspaper from a development being built in Davigdor Road by Crest Nicholson of 47 dwellings, that they can no longer provide affordable accommodation on the site is clearly a major set back. However being … Continue reading
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