Event

Breaking the cycle

This event hosted by UK think tank the Centre for Progressive Policy will discuss delivering good jobs in ‘doubly disadvantaged’ neighbourhoods.

Join us and a panel of inspiring speakers on Thursday 17th October from 2 – 4pm to talk about how the new government can bring more, better-quality jobs to residents in England’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods

Taking place in the iconic People’s History Museum in Manchester, this event coincides with the launch of a new report by the Centre for Progressive Policy (CPP) and Local Trust on doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods – communities that face both high levels of material deprivation and low levels of social and civic capital and infrastructure.

Based on extensive analysis, focus groups and in-depth practitioner interviews, the report outlines a blueprint for government to help these neighbourhoods thrive. Representatives from communities involved in the project will be invited to speak alongside local and regional leaders who are responsible for implementing neighbourhood-level interventions.

The report welcomes the government’s missions-based approach to tackle complex problems, and its broader ambitions on tackling low quality work and the root causes of inactivity. It sets out a seven-point blueprint for government based on: embedding a bold vision for neighbourhood policy into the government’s missions-based approach; mobilising the resources needed to boost investment, tackle inactivity, and raise job quality in communities; and bringing neighbourhoods into the conversation around devolution and the renewal of local government.

Invited speakers include the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, and a full set of speakers will be announced soon.

We anticipate an audience of local, regional and national attendees to join us for this discussion. The event will include an audience Q&A and will be followed by refreshments.

The event is free and open to all, but booking is necessary.