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Blackpool Fairness Commission Meeting

Blackpool Fairness Commission (@Bpool_Fairness) held their second event at Palatine Sports College on the 7th January 2013.

  1. bpool_fairness
    Blackpool Fairness@bpool_fairness
    Great to see so many people intending to come along to tonights event @ Palatine School!!! Follow us on Twitter: @bpool_fairness or #bfair
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 05:30:49
  2. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    First question asks about alcohol abuse and the impact this has on visitor economy.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 10:24:16
  3. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Claire Smith from @stayblackpool advocating for reduced opening hours for licensed venues.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 10:28:20
  4. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Question from the audience asking what is being done to attract employment into the town.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 10:44:41
  5. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    .@CllrSBlackburn says the council is working to encourage new businesses and to support small/medium businesses.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 10:45:27
  6. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    .@CllrSBlackburn goes on to say that building the skills & aspirations of young people are massively important.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 10:47:04
  7. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Next question asks what should be done to support young people with mental health issues in the town.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 10:48:40
  8. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Members of the panel speaking on the importance of involving young people in service redesign and healthwatch.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 10:54:08
  9. bpool_fairness
    Blackpool Fairness@bpool_fairness
    #bfair Cllr Blackburn talking about importance of respect and hope in improving young peoples mental health
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 10:57:11
  10. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Youth worker in the audience mentions the importance if the informal youth work relationship. Education by stealth is vital!
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 10:58:40
  11. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Panel members saying that all age groups must take responsibility for changing our local society.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:01:53
  12. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    .@BpoolCouncil Chief Exec Neil Jack makes reference to Creative People & Places Funding and Blackpool's thriving arts community.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:08:04
  13. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Question from the audience asking what the council are doing to raise aspirations for looked after children.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:13:32
  14. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    .@CllrSBlackburn says that the town has excellent foster parents and children's home but not getting young people out of care quick enough.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:14:53
  15. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    .@CllrSBlackburn praising foster carers and their importance - and the need to recruit more.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:16:40
  16. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Claire Smith from @stayblackpool stressing the importance of work experience in raising aspirations and making people more employable.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:17:55
  17. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Voluntary work also being praised by the panel for raising aspirations and improving employability.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:19:05
  18. BpoolCouncil
    Blackpool Council@BpoolCouncil
    Lots of good questions and answers coming in at the @bpool_fairness event tonight. You can follow them to keep up to date. #bfair
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:19:28
  19. bpool_fairness
    Blackpool Fairness@bpool_fairness
    Polly Hamilton from Blackpool Council speaking about engaging people in arts and heritage to help raise aspirations and wellbeing #bfair
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:25:08
  20. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Next question asks how the council can get people interested in local decision making.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:26:47
  21. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    .@CllrSBlackburn says that the area forums are now chaired by community members, have a youth rep on the executive and still have a budget.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:28:50
  22. bpool_fairness
    Blackpool Fairness@bpool_fairness
    Cllr Blackburn speaking about involving local people in decision making through Fairness Commission, Area Forums, elections etc #bfair
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:29:13
  23. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Question from the audience as to whether actions will be taken as a result of people's comments and questions tonight. @bpool_fairness
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:32:45
  24. TawdryMe
    Duncan Hodgson@TawdryMe
    Panel says that the value of the discussion which happens is important to find solutions to issues.
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:36:04
  25. bpool_fairness
    Blackpool Fairness@bpool_fairness
    Panel members talking about fairness commission being a vital channel for new ideas and innovation #bfair
    Mon, Jan 07 2013 11:36:04

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