June 11 // 1 – 6pm
Arts Building – Lecture Room 6 – University of Birmingham
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Campaigns over housing, public services, urban space, and the environment have been unfolding in the city, especially following Birmingham City Council’s bankruptcy. In this workshop, campaigners and organizers from across Birmingham will share insights from lessons learned and strategies, as well as explore and discuss what connects their struggles.
1.00 – 1.15
Introductions
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1.15 – 2.30
Environment – chaired by John Munro
Edgbaston Reservoir for all – Eva Bennett
Better Streets for Birmingham – Matt McDonald
CIVIC Square – Nettes Derbyshire
Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition and Birmingham Friends of the Earth –
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2.45 – 4
Communities and services – chaired by Laura Kudrna and Leslie Fesenmyer
Karis Neighbour Scheme – Harry Naylor
Birmingham Loves Library – Emma Lochery
Birmingham Settlement – Martin Holcombe
SEND Children campaign and BrumRise Up – Kate Taylor
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4.15 – 5.30
Place – chaired by Fuad Musallam and Marco Di Nunzio
Druids Heath Neighbourhood Forum – Leanne Gregory
Save Smallbrook – Mary Keating
ACORN Birmingham – Paul Barnes
Birmingham Fair Housing Campaign – Musurut Dar
Ladywood Unite – Layla Al-Abhar
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5.30 – 6.00 – Final considerations