Learn from experts in range of sectors on how we can work together to create thriving communities. We will hear the findings of the National Housing Federation’s recent Great Places programme on what makes a great place to live. The Institute of Place Management will share their expertise as an international professional body on how to develop, manage and make places better.

There will be a series of workshops that will showcase some of the latest ways housing providers and other organisations are working to transform neighbourhoods across the country. This free event is the beginning of what we hope will become a movement for people who are interested in working with or within housing providers to transform places. Whatever your role or organisation, if you share this vision and want to play a part, then we want you to join us.

Speakers confirmed so far:

• Katie Teasdale, National Housing Federation
• Julia Unwin CBE, Civil Society Futures
• Dr Steve Millington, Institute of Place Management
• Lorna Heslington, Tipi Research
• Samantha Jones, Homebaked
• Dave Power, One Manchester
• Plus a range of speakers at workshops throughout the day - see below

Limited places are available so please register and select two of the following workshops as part of your booking, letting us know of any dietary requirements. Light refreshments will be available on arrival and a buffet lunch will be served at the venue.

Workshops:

Utilising Data to Identify Thriving Communities - Katie Flynn & Pete Pawson, Thriving Communities Programme, Oldham Council

The Thriving Communities Index is a new Oldham Council/Partnership product, designed to give an understanding of how neighbourhoods function as communities, the level of community assets, nature of social norms, community behaviours and the level of associated service demand.

Time to Build an Inclusive Local Economy - Neil McInroy, the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES)

Recommendations for change to advance an inclusive economy focused on community wealth building, social justice, environmental sustainability and prosperity for all.

The Caravan Gallery: Pride of Place Projects - Jan Williams & Chris Teasdale

Inspired by tourist information brochures and the rose-tinted language of advertising, artists and photographers Jan Williams & Chris Teasdale invite people to depict a more diverse and multifaceted view of their home towns by contributing to exhibitions-cum- alternative visitor information centres in their mobile gallery and in empty shops. www.thecaravangallery.photography

Beyond the Garden Gate - Anton Schultz & Tom Bassford, One Manchester

Explore and discuss how we can be catalysts for creating more thriving communities and hear honest reflections on what has and hasn't worked in One Manchester's communities.

Book your free place!