Sustainable Community Conference in Bensham

On Saturday 18th October 2008 there will be a conference in Saltwell and Besham entitled: Saving Not Breaking Communities.

The venue is Whitehall Road Methodist Church and it is from 10am to 4pm. 

Keynote speaker  David Byrne, is the Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Durham. Professor Byrne has a special interest in urban development and environmental policy and has acted as consultant to Saltwell and Bensham Residents Association.

Campaigner Sylvia Wilson from Homes Under Threat (HUT) will lead discussion on community plans.

Throughout the conference solicitor Fatema Patwa will be on hand for enquiries. Fatema won a case against Gateshead Council representing local residents.

Places for the conference are limited but if you wish to attend booking is via The Federation for Community Development and Learning. Call Sue Leach on 0114 2536 770 or email her at admin@fcdl.org.uk for a booking form.