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| NO FIXED ABODE CAMPAIGN - CHAIRMAN OF MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7627 | |||
| An official nation-wide campaign to protest against the Conservative government's impending new regulations regarding young people on the dole and in private accommodation which has the potential of making many young people homeless. Film of the campsite on Deansgate in Manchester with young people petitioning passers-by, explaining the legislation and its impact and getting people to sign the petition. Campfire burning. The Chairman of Manchester City Council speaks to a group of young people with discussion about what they think Government should do. Also speaks about escalation of arms and relationship with Reagan and Falklands War. Talk about nuclear weapons. He speaks about how true a socialist council Manchester City Council is. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| NO FIXED ABODE CAMPAIGN - DEANSGATE CAMP AT NIGHT | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7628 | |||
| An official nation-wide campaign to protest against the Conservative government's impending new regulations regarding young people on the dole and in private accommodation which has the potential of making many young people homeless. Film of the campsite on Deansgate in Manchester and night shots of young protesters warming themselves around the campfire. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| NO FIXED ABODE CAMPAIGN - BLACKPOOL DEMONSTRATION | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7629 | |||
| A large demonstration in Blackpool to coincide with the Conservative Party Conference, 7-11 October. Many police. Many banners are seen including - Merseyside Dock Workers; Brent Communist Party; NWTUC (NW Trade Union Council); EEPTU (Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunication and Plumbing Union); Miners' groups; pensioners; the Scott Lithgow Group; and the No Fixed Abode campaigners from Manchester. General shots of Blackpool - The Tower, people walking along promenade, pigeons, people in wheelchairs, bustling sea-front and trams. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| NO FIXED ABODE CAMPAIGN - BLACKPOOL PROTEST | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7630 | |||
| A large demonstration in Blackpool to coincide with the Conservative Party Conference, 7-11 October. Protesters congregate on the sea-front. The No Fixed Abode Campaign protesters in evidence with banner. Rally with the Tower in the background and a speaker talks about unemployment centres and the great job they are doing. An older speaker talks about elderly people dying of hypothermia and many other speakers bring additional perspectives to the impact of the cuts. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| NO FIXED ABODE CAMPAIGN - BLACKPOOL | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7631 | |||
| A large demonstration in Blackpool to coincide with the Tory Party Conference, 7-11 October. On sea-front with Blackpool Tower in background. A group of young people from Manchester's No Fixed Abode Campaign talk about the situation with young people being deprived of board and lodging and being made homeless. Other people speak about the cuts, the impact of the demonstration and possible future action. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - COMMITTEE MEETING PART 1 | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7650 | |||
| A Greater Manchester Police Authority Committee Meeting, attended by approximately 40 people including Magistrates, Councillors, Police and Local Authority Officers and chaired by Gay Cox with James Anderton, the Chief Constable, sitting alongside her and John Stalker beside him. Gay Cox gives a message of condolence about the Manchester Airport disaster. Then three main items dominate the meeting - public order issues (in the context of current events such as riots, miners strike and protests and demos), the Association of Police Officers Guidelines and thirdly the Complaints File. They discuss the issue of minimum force and its meaning at length and issues about police training. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - COMMITTEE MEETING PART 2 | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7651 | |||
| A Greater Manchester Police Authority Committee Meeting, attended by approximately 40 people including Magistrates, Councillors, Police and Local Authority Officers and chaired by Gay Cox with James Anderton, the Chief Constable, sitting alongside her and John Stalker beside him. Three main items dominate the meeting - public order issues (in the context of current events such as riots, miners strike and protests and demos), the Association of Police Officers Guidelines and thirdly the Complaints File. Anderton speaks about the complaints procedure and changes in the Police Act, the new complaints procedure and the role of the complaints sub-committee. The committee takes a vote about the limits being placed on information being passed through the new regulations. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - COMMITTEE MEETING PART 3 | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7652 | |||
| A Greater Manchester Police Authority Committee Meeting, attended by approximately 40 people including Magistrates, Councillors, Police and Local Authority Officers and chaired by Gay Cox with James Anderton, the Chief Constable, sitting alongside her and John Stalker beside him. Three main items dominate the meeting, public order issues (in the context of current events such as riots, miners strike and protests and demos), the Association of Police Officers Guidelines and thirdly the Complaints File. Discussion of any other business which includes the transportation of hazardous waste. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - MR GLEESON INTERVIEW | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7653 | |||
| Mr Gleeson, a Bury Magistrate, is interviewed about the role of the Police Authority and his role on the sub-committee. He talks about how he came to be on the Police Authority, how his experience and background has been useful, the Authority's relationship with the public and how appointments are made. He also speaks about the impact of the Scarman Act and pre-meetings before the main Police Committee meeting. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - PETER QUICK INTERVIEW | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7655 | |||
| Paul Okojie interviews Mr Peter Quick, Clerk to the Greater Manchester Police Committee for the past four years. He speaks about his background in Local Government, having a law degree and practice as a solicitor. He speaks about elected members and the way magistrates elect their own members and the composition of the Committee. Also explains election of police officers. He is responsible for preparation of agendas and servicing sub-committees. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - GEORGE CHARLTON INTERVIEW | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7659 | |||
| Paul Okojie interviews Mr George Charlton, Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary. He speaks about his responsibility in three areas - police; public; and Police Authority and the Home Office. He talks about policy making, the hierarchy of the service and the co-ordination across 43 authorities to try and standardise service. He talks about consultation with the public, the effectiveness of Police Committees and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and the absolute necessity of it's function to establish policies and procedures and its relationship with the Home Office. Policing in schools is also discussed. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - GEOFF PARRS & KEITH BUTTERWORTH INTERVIEWS | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7661 | |||
| An interview with Geoff Parrs(?) who speaks about how Magistrates are appointed to Police Committees and how far political allegiances are a consideration in making appointments. Followed by an interview with Keith Butterworth, Greater Manchester Council (GMC) Deputy Council Treasurer, who explains how finance for the police service is raised. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - PETER QUICK INTERVIEW 2 | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7664 | |||
| Paul Okojie interviews Mr Peter Quick, Legal Officer of the Greater Manchester Police Committee. He talks about organising the work of the Police Committee and accountability. How he helps to sustain a working relationship between the Chief Constable and elected members. He talks about the differences that arise between people in different roles and getting independent advise. Controversies have arisen because Chief Constable believes operational roles are entirely at his discretion, Mr Quick explains that if there is a difficulty between Chief Constable and the Police Authority, the Home Office has a role in resolving this. He talks about the Government's White Paper on Abolition and the politics in policing. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - GMC COUNTY HALL | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7665 | |||
| External shots of Greater Manchester Council County Hall with people walking in and out. Looking down to Piccadilly Gardens with a lot of passing traffic, pedestrians and noise. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - ROUGH CUT PART 1 | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7666 | |||
| Rough Cut entitled 'Are the Police Accountable?': Part 1,Police Committee organisation and structure. Begins with a Greater Manchester Council (GMC) Police Committee Meeting with a commentary about how committees are comprised and their powers. Followed by interviews with members of various committees including Mrs Audrey Walsh, a Stockport Magistrate on the GMC Committee, Mr Peter Quick, Clerk and Legal Officer to the GMC Committee and Mrs Margaret Simey, Merseyside Police Authority Chairperson, who speak about the relationship between the County Councils, committees and other people supporting the committees. Interviews with Mr Molanda, Clerk of the Norfolk Police Authority, Mr Peter Quick and Gay Cox, Chairperson on the GMC Committee. Concluding comments from the commentator. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - ROUGH CUT PART 3 | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7667 | |||
| 'Are the Police Accountable?' Part 3, a rough cut of the full Greater Manchester Council Police Committee meeting held on 6 September 1985. The meeting is attended by approximately 40 people including Magistrates, Councillors, Police and Local Authority Officers and chaired by Gay Cox with James Anderton, the Chief Constable sitting alongside her and John Stalker beside him. Three main items dominate the meeting, public order issues (in the context of current events such as riots, miners strike and protests and demos), the Association of Police Officers Guidelines and thirdly the Complaints File. They discuss the issue of minimum force and its meaning, and issues about police training. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - MASTER PART 1 | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7668 | |||
| Master entitled 'Are the Police Accountable?' Part 1 Police Committee organisation and structure. Begins with a Greater Manchester Council (GMC) Police Committee Meeting with a commentary about how committees are comprised and their powers. Followed by interviews with members of various committees including Mrs Audrey Walsh, a Stockport Magistrate on the GMC Committee, Mr Peter Quick, Clerk and Legal Officer to the GMC Committee and Mrs Margaret Simey, Merseyside Police Authority Chairperson, who speak about the relationship between the County Councils, committees and other people supporting the committees. Also an interview with Mr Jonathan Peel, Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary, about the relationship between committees and Chief Constables. And then interviews with Mr Molanda, Clerk of the Norfolk Police Authority, Mr Peter Quick, and Gay Cox, Chairperson on the GMC Committee. Concluding comments from the commentator about the tri-partite relationship and the dominance of the Government and Home Office as a result of this relationship. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - MASTER PART 2 | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7669 | |||
| Master entitled 'Are the Police Accountable?' Part 2, Police Committee composition and workings which follows the proceedings of the Greater Manchester Council Police Committee meeting held on 6 September 1985. The meeting is attended by approximately 40 people including Magistrates, Councillors, Police and Local Authority Officers and chaired by Gay Cox, with James Anderton, the Chief Constable sitting alongside her and John Stalker beside him. Three main items dominate the meeting, public order issues (in the context of current events such as riots, miners strike and protests and demos), the Association of Police Officers' Guidelines and thirdly the Complaints File. They discuss the issue of minimum force and its meaning, and issues about police training. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY - STILLS | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 7670 | |||
| Still images of the police in action using shield and truncheons in public order situations with dogs, guns and armour. Also images of single rifles and other weapons. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| PEACE WORK - DEFENCE WORKERS ON ARMS CONVERSIONS | |||
| Date: 1985 Film Number: 8032 | |||
| Shots of the Vickers Shipyard in Barrow, with an accompanying voice over expressing the concerns of several defence workers over the Trident program. The remainder of the video is comprised of interviews with various trades unionists expressing their disappointment at the decline of the traditional defence industry in favour of Trident, and setting out their proposals for the conversion of arms work into more constructive and peaceful alternatives. These are interspersed with a number of still and moving images, predominantly of the Vickers Shipyard and surrounding area, both contemporary and historic in nature. | |||
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