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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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European funding: postcode-checker is back in action
The problems lately experienced with our on-line postcode-checker for European funding applications have now been resolved. The checker is once more up and running!
Our postcode-checker page
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Culture West Midlands to close down in 2009
The Arts Minister, Mrs Margaret Hodge, has announced that Culture West Midlands and the other Regional Cultural Consortia will close down by March next year. Their work will be taken over by the key DCMS agencies in the regions. The Culture West Midlands newsletter, Culturing Connections, explains the decision.
Culturing Connectiions (August 2008)
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One Year On
Liam Byrne MP, Minister for the West Midlands today (30 June) celebrated a 'new spirit of ambition' in the West Midlands in his 'one year on' report to the region.
Press Notice - Speech Regional Minister One Year On
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One Year On - Liam Byrnes' Speech
Liam Byrnes' Speech 'One Year On' made to an invited audience at the Government Office for the West Midlands on 30th June 2008.
Liam Byrne Speech - One Year On
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Shared priorities agreed for the Government Office Network
The Government Office Strategic Priorities Framework 2008-11 sets out Whitehall departments' collective priorities for the Government Offices (GOs). The Framework describes how GOs will fulfill their role in influencing policy making, using their expert knowledge of places to deliver better public services & aligning regional strategies.
Government Office Strategic Priorities Framework 2008-11
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In the Know - Issue 7
The Government Office for the West Midlands is pleased to announce the publication of the sixth issue of In the Know, our quarterly electronic newsletter to the outside world.
In the Know - Issue 7 - June 2008
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Minister reappoints members of AWM Board
Pat McFadden, Minister of State for Employment, Relations and Postal Affairs, has announced the reappointment of three existing members of the Board of Advantage West Midlands. Follow the link below for more details.
Reappointments to the AWM Board (June 2008)
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The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, 2008/09
Nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The Queen’s Award web site (see link below) contains general information about the awards, including the eligibility criteria, as well as a nomination form for downloading.
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, 2008/09
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GO Network issues policy on hyperlinks
The Government Office Network has published its new Hyperlinking Policy. The Policy specifies instructions governing the placement on Government Office web sites of hyperlinks to external organisations, as well as guidance to organisations which may wish to link to Government Office sites.
GO Network Hyperlinking Policy
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New Corporate Plan for the GO Network ...
The overall priorities of the GO Network have been brought together in the Network Corporate Plan, published on 2nd May. The Plan explains how the GO Network will work with stakeholders within the context of cross-cutting Public Service Agreements and the transformation of the Government Offices.
GO Network Corporate Plan
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… and for GO West Midlands
The GO West Midlands Business Plan, accessible via the link below, provides an overview of the work of this Government Office for the next three years, and an assessment of the opportunities and challenges to be faced.
GO West Midlands Corporate Plan
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Study connects work of sport and renewal sectors
The Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG), in partnership with Sport England (West Midlands) and our Government Office, has commissioned a study to determine how effectively the sports and renewal sectors within the West Midlands in the Region are working together. The study is accessible via the link below.
West Midlands Sport and Renewal Study
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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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