Synopses from the knowledge sharing conference, 'Empowering communities', 31 October 2007, Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Manchester
Gold Awards 'Learning from the best' - opening address by Housing Corporation Chair Peter Dixon
Learning lessons on working with minorities - Phyllida Culpin, Assistant Director of Community Regeneration, on 'Reaching Out'; MHT's work with London and Quadrant Housing Trust
Poplar HARCA - feel the empowerment - Christine Searle, Chair of Poplar HARCA on empowering local people
Benchill enjoys the fruits of a quiet revolution - Mervyn Jones, Chief Executive of Willow Park Housing Trust on the work his association to transform part of Wythenshawe, Manchester
Lost in translation? - 'Communication is Key' workshop by London and Quadrant and Metropolitan Housing Trust
Community safety the number one priority - 'Community Safety - making it happen' workshop by Willow Park Housing Trust
Entrepreneurial culture can be created in any community - 'Economic and social regeneration through enterprise' workshop by Willow Park Housing Trust
Choice is the way to overcome apathy - 'Residents at the Heart' workshop by Poplar HARCA
