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West Midlands
Welcome to the website for the Government Office for the West Midlands. Here you will find information about the Government Office as we join up the work of 10 Central Government Departments across the West Midlands, and feed back the region’s views and unique needs to Whitehall.
We work to deliver, influence and develop government programmes and initiatives in the region on behalf of these departments, by working with relevant organisations to meet local needs. We also act as ears, eyes and a local voice for Whitehall in the West Midlands, reflecting back to central government the interests, concerns and successes of the region to inform policy development.
Our website is a part of this process, and we hope that you will find it easy to use.
Please forward your ideas to communications.team@gowm.gsi.gov.uk
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If you have flu like symptoms this is what you should do.
If you are feeling unwell you should telephone your GP first. Alterntively call NHS Direct or look on the NHS Direct website or look at The Department of Health website.
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Helping Your Region Thrive
Applications are now invited for the positions of 4 new Board Members to AWM in 2009. These will include representatives from business (2), a local authority councillor (1) and another from further/higher education (1). The deadline for applications is midday Friday 3 July 2009. For further details please follow the link below.
Regional Development Agencies Non-Executive Board Members
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2009 Regional Development Agencies Reappointments
Reappointment to Board of Advantage West Midlands Announced
Pat McFadden, Minister of State for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs, today announced the reappointment of Brendan Connor to the Board of Advantage West Midlands.
PN134 Reappointment of Board of AWM 010509
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Review of Compact in the West Midlands
Report based upon the key findings and recommendations from the self assessment of Compact in the West Midlands, March 2009. The Third West Midlands Compact Self Assessment Review was carried out during 2008 -2009.
Click on the above image of the GOWM crest or here.
Final Report of the Review of Compact March 2009
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Real Help for Communities
Register for regional roadshows in April, May and June 2009 - The Office of the Third Sector is holding 9 free regional roadshows for small and medium frontline third sector organisations to provide a practical understanding of how to access the support available. For more details click link below.
Real Help for Communities
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Recruitment of Local Improvement Advisors
Local Improvement Advisors form a panel of experts to support Local Authorities and their strategic partners to develop services, build capacity and improve delivery of Local Area Agreements.
Recruitment of Local Improvement Advisors
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Real Help Now
Real Help Now is a new website which signposts businesses and individuals facing the effects of the economic downturn to national sources of help, advice and support.
Real Help Now
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New Chair appointed for Advantage West Midlands (AWM)
On 25 February, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson announced the appointment of Sir Roy McNulty as the new Chair of AWM. Sir Roy will take up the post on 1 September 2009.
New Chair appointed for Advantage West Midlands (AWM)
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Real Help for Communities
The Government today (9th February 2009) pledged £42.5 million to help volunteers, charities and social enterprises deliver extra real help to those that need it most, during the global economic downturn.
Real Help for Communities
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In the Know - Issue 10 (Spring)
The Government Office for the West Midlands is pleased to announce the publication of the tenth issue of In the Know, its quarterly electronic newsletter to the outside world.
In the Know 10
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The Government Office Network – Personal Information Charter
We need to handle personal information about you so that we can provide services for you. This is how we look after that information. When we ask you for personal information, we promise........
The Government Office Network – Personal Information Charter.
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GOWM Corporate Video
Our corporate video has now been released. To view clips of the video or to read the transcript use the link shown below.
GOWM Corporate Video
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