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Gateshead Community Network

Is based in GVOC and has been established for 7 years.  The GCN staff team work to support community organisations and individuals involvement in the Network and the Gateshead Strategic Partnership. GCN have volunteers who sit on the newly formed Local Area Agreements themed blocks; which are Children & Young People, Safer Stronger Communities and Culture, Adult Social Care and Health, and Economy, Skills, Housing and Transport. The volunteers also attend the Area Forums which are council meetings held in different venues across the borough. (For further information on the forums please give us a call or go to the Area Forum page on our website).

We do this by providing up to date information, co-ordination of Network and Steering Group meetings and support for the representatives who are all volunteers.

We also support and administer the Small Grants Fund.  Due to a high demand of applications, the Fund has been spent for this financial year. 

GCN Steering Group

Is made up from members of the Network who have become more involved in the day to day business of the Network and meet monthly.  The Steering Group have an agreed vision, values and purpose.

GCN Representatives

Are members of the Network who have shown an interest in local issues and attend partnership meetings and Area Forums.  All representatives receive training, support and out of pocket expenses

Consultations

GCN staff conduct community consultations covering a variety of topics on behalf of partners such as the Police, Fire Service, Nexus and the PCT.

Junior Network

Was set up after GCN organised a Schools Council's conference where pupils from schools across the borough came together to look at how their views can be given to the decision makers. The Junior Network is now set up and is hosted by both Colegate Primary and Bill Quay Primary Schools.  Lord Lawson of Beamish School, who hosted last year's meetings, will peer mentor.

Staff Team

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