Chamberlain Forum

• Coproduction & the Core Economy
  Coproduction is... ‘the process by which inputs used to produce a good or service are contributed by individuals who are not ‘in’ the same organisation’. This is the definition given by the leading expert in what economists call ‘common pool resources’ and 2009 Nobel economics laureate Elinor Ostrom.  Ostrom made studies ... […]
• Birmingham City Council Cabinet Composition
  Announced on 14 May 2012, this is the Cabinet that will form the Executive of the Council agreed by members of the Labour group of councillors.  The chairs of District Committees will also serve as non-Cabinet members of the Executive.  Following the elections on May 3, Labour will chair 7 ... […]
• Inner – Outer City Split in Birmingham Mayor Vote
  The 'No' vote given to a Directly Elected Mayor in Birmingham on May 3 was reflected in most wards across the city.  Only two - Ladywood and Edgbaston returned a majority of votes in favour.  There were, however, significant differences across the city in terms of the percentage of voters ... […]
• Communities Managing Change Event
  Community hub organisations, neighbourhood forums, clubs, associations and voluntary groups that provide a focus for communities managing change are at the heart of the Chamberlain Forum conference Communities Managing Change at St George’s Community Hub, Great Hampton Row Newtown Birmingham   B19 3JG on Friday 25 May 9.30-1.30pm The conference ... […]
• Green Deal Needs ‘Neighbourhood Gateways’
  Social enterprises and enterprising voluntary groups could play a vital role in delivering the government's Green Deal policy to help householders invest in energy efficiency.  Work led by Localise West Midlands, iSE and a number of neighbourhood groups in Birmingham and funded by Local Energy Assessment Fund shows how these ... […]