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Equans
Do you want to learn more about Green Careers?
During Green Careers Week (6 to 10 November 2023) Equans are hosting a number of webinars where you will gain insight into Green Careers within the Construction industry.
Delivered by Environmental Manager, Alex Falconer, the webinars will provide an overview of the UK’s net zero strategy, how the construction Industry will support the achievement of Net Zero and how Equans are approaching this, as well as looking at green skills, routes into the industry and green jobs within the sector.
Webinars will take place on:
Monday 6 November at 10am
Wednesday 8 November at 1pm
Manchester City Council
Council Tax Support Scheme - have your say on proposed changes
We’ve launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme, which will provide more support for Manchester residents.
We know some residents are struggling due to cost-of-living pressures, and we have introduced a range of measures to help people access food, advice and welfare support. We are proposing to provide further support for some of the poorest households in Manchester as part of the Council’s wider response to the challenges facing people in the city.
The Council’s present Council Tax Support Scheme pays up to 100% of the council tax bill for pension-age people and up to 82.5% of the council tax bill for working-age people.
We want to increase the level of support we provide for working-age residents to up to 85% of the council tax bill.
We are also looking at extending the backdating period for working and pension-age households to one year.
These proposals would change the Council Tax Support Scheme from 1 April 2024.
We estimate these changes will cost the Council around £770,000
We’d like your views before we decide
The Council Tax Support Scheme helps about a fifth of our residents to pay some of their council tax, and we would like to hear your views on our proposed changes.
How to have your say
Find out more and have your say before 12 November by visiting manchester.gov.uk/counciltaxsupportchanges
Transport For Greater Manchester
TFGM are pleased to announce the launch of a new £830k grant programme to support the provision of cycle parking across Greater Manchester.
The programme is now open for primary, secondary and further education providers, NHS healthcare providers, community interest organisations and small businesses to apply for funds to install cycle parking. Grants can be used to fund installation and improvements to cycle parking facilities to help visitors, staff and clients travel to them by bike.
They know that a lack of safe and secure cycle parking is a significant barrier to people building cycling into their daily lives. The provision of cycle parking alongside infrastructure is therefore key and TfGM is committed to supporting organisations deliver new cycle parking facilities that complement development of the Bee Network.
Their last cycle parking grant programme proved extremely popular, with over 1600 new and improved cycle parking spaces funded at key community locations across Greater Manchester.
For full eligibility details and to download the guidance and application form, please visit the Bee Active website
Applications close Friday 10 November 2023
Cycle Training
Don’t forget they’ve got lots of opportunities for newbies and old hands alike to take part and increase skills and confidence.
Please visit Cycling skills and bike maintenance courses for more information or email them at cycle.training@tfgm.com.
In order to expand their programme they are now delivering a more bespoke offer for local community groups using this Bespoke Cycle Training Request Form
Manchester Community Central
Driver Volunteering Opportunities
Manchester Community Central have lots of volunteering opportunities for volunteer drivers, to ensure organisations can continue to deliver their services.
Work and Skills Team, Manchester City Council
It's Never Too Late To Start Volunteering
Volunteering is when someone spends time doing something to benefit others. It can include shopping for someone, being a mentor, assisting someone with a job search, giving reading lessons, helping at a food bank, befriending – and much more. Anyone can volunteer; you can do as much or as little as you like, to fit around your life. It may be a regular activity, a one-off, or anything in between. Volunteering is for people of all ages, abilities, experiences and backgrounds. You don’t need any skills or qualifications to begin volunteering. Your past experiences may be extremely useful when volunteering
How can I get involved?
In Manchester there are many ways you can find an opportunity that suits you.
Volunteer Centre Manchester The Volunteer Centre has a site where you can find details of local volunteering opportunities, advice on volunteering, help with finding the right volunteer role, and more.
MCRVIP MCRVIP is a volunteering site managed by Manchester City Council. This is where you can find opportunities to volunteer with Council teams such as Libraries, MCRactive and Manchester Art Galleries.
Manchester Adult Education Opportunities with Manchester Adult Education vary. By volunteering with them you can help others to learn and develop their own skills.
Factory International Venue Hire
Throughout the year Factory International's spaces will be available for event hire. Due to the flexibility of their space they can hold:
- Awards and dinners
- Brand and product launches
- Conferences and exhibitions
- Fashion events
- Filming and broadcast
- Standing receptions
- Brand activations
- Christmas parties
- Weddings and receptions
Get in touch with their events team at events@factoryinternational.org
Find out more about Factory International Venue Hire
Digishawe Booklet
This useful resource has been created by the 'Digishawe' network, a small partnership group creating initiatives to help Wythenshawe residents get online and access digital support in the local area.
Digishawe Booklet: Helping residents to get online
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