18 March 2008

COMMUNITIES

Unlocking the Talent of our Communities (5th March 2008)
This white paper sets out the Government's commitment to make changes that give people more local influence, control and ownership of local services, such as employment, health, education and transport.
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Community empowerment in practice: lessons from Communities First (11th March 2008)
An examination of a community-based programme in Wales that aims to increase opportunities for community empowerment and potential influence over service providers. The research presents findings from nine case studies of Communities First partnerships to provide insights into the achievement of community empowerment. It considers: how far partnerships have developed and evolved to empower communities; the relationships communities have with other representative channels; the extent to which communities have influenced other agendas; and the overall impact of regeneration partnerships.
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Click here for the Findings


Neighbourhood identity: People, time and place (12th March 2008)
A study of how neighbourhood identity is formed and the implications this may have for area renewal policies. The study examines three neighbourhoods in Stirling, Scotland, and explores what it means to people to ‘come from’ each of these areas as a way of understanding issues of belonging and attachment to particular places.
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Click here for the Findings

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