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A lighter touch: an evaluation of the Governance Project
- Authors:
- KUMAR Sarabajaya, NUNAN Kevin
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 37p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
At a time of unprecedented interest in civil society and community involvement there is a perception that the governance of new and emerging community groups and small voluntary organisations is unsatisfactory. The Governance Project, led by a consortium of voluntary organisations and funders, explored how best to strengthen the governance of these types of Organisations. The report explains how the Governance Project came about, the context in which the research was set and its policy relevance. It defines eight key governance areas and looks at how ways of strengthening governance were explored with 20 groups and organisations. A number of case studies illustrate the learning which resulted from the Project. The report describes how the Project was evaluated and offers a series of recommendations for government regeneration agencies, funders, regulators, training agencies, development agencies, practitioners, and researchers. Finally, ideas for the future of governance development are offered, together with a proposal for a governance programme.
Promoting change through research: the impact of research in local government
- Authors:
- PERCY-SMITH Janie, et al
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 69p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Current interest in evidence-based policy and practice is informed by a belief that research will improve policy and practice. This belief rests on the assumption that research is used by, and has an impact on, policy-makers and practitioners. This study, examines that assumption. Specifically, the study sought to understand both the ways in which research influenced policy and practice and also the kinds of changes that were influenced by research. Dissemination of research outputs within local authorities was often patchy. Front-line officers in particular did not have ready access to research findings that could help develop their practice. Research undertaken in-house or commissioned by the authority was more likely to be used than externally generated research. In general the impact of research on policy tended to be relatively small.
Planning for older people in New Osbaldwick
- Author:
- APPLETON Nigel
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study explores what might help older people settle most easily into a new community such as New Osbaldwick. The review identifies the characteristics of neighbourhoods and communities that will meet their needs, aspirations and priorities. It discusses the implications of their current and future requirements in the design and operation of their homes. The key issues are summarised in a set of recommendations for planners, developers and all those interested in the impact of an ageing society upon the provision of housing.
New roles for old: local authority members and partnership working
- Authors:
- WILKINSON Mark, CRAIG Gary
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 49p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study identifies the impact of increased partnership working on councillors and what support they might need as a result. The increase in partnership working in local government has considerable implications for the role of elected members, at a time when their role is already under question as a result of several central government initiatives. The book explores the experiences of elected members engaged in partnership working and identifies ways of supporting them. The report explores how local authorities decide on the mix of member and officer representation in partnership working, what factors influence these choices, what new pressures partnership working brings for members, what support they need and how this might be provided. The study reveals tensions between the traditional role of councillors as community leaders and their involvement as equal partners in a range of new broadly-based forms of local government.
Planning for children, young people and young families in New Osbaldwick
- Authors:
- MADGE Nicola, et al
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 53p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study explores what might help children, young people and young families settle most easily into a new community such as New Osbaldwick. It looks at requirements relating to education, health, leisure and safety, and also considers measures to help young people and families feel positively about their locality, have a ‘voice’ in how it is organised and managed, and share a sense of really belonging. The report concludes with ten specific suggestions for New Osbaldwick
Planning for disabled people in New Osbaldwick
- Authors:
- SHAW Virginia, BAGGLEY Mark, JARVIS Alison
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 23p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This report makes recommendations about the planning of New Osbaldwick in order to meet their needs. It argues that, taking an inclusive approach to all impairments, and using prevalence rates within the general population, assumptions can be made about the numbers of wheelchair users, people with learning difficulties and mental health problems and so on. This has implications for all aspects of life in New Osbaldwick – including buildings, information and community facilities.
The groundwork movement: its role in neighbourhood renewal
- Authors:
- FORDHAM Geoff, et al
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The Groundwork movement began with the establishment of the first local Trust in 1981. Now there are almost 50 Trusts across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All undertake community-based, comprehensive regeneration work, often in the most deprived communities. A study of Groundwork's role in neighbourhood renewal has shown how intensive, patient and above all long-term activity, rooted in the needs and aspirations of local communities, can help rebuild confidence, trust and lay the foundations for renewal.
Supporting disabled adults in their parenting role
- Author:
- WATES Michele
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 92p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
The Social Services inspectorate report "A jigsaw of services" made the point that the parenting support needs of disabled adults frequently fall between adult community care provision and children's services. Michele Wates carried out a survey to find out whether social services departments have policies/protocols in relation to providing services to parents with physical and sensory impairments and/or learning difficulties and, if so, how effective these are likely to be in meeting the needs of families. An analysis of the responses from 125 social services departments and of 31 policies/protocols provides the basis for these findings.
Housing benefit reform: next steps
- Authors:
- KEMP Peter, WILCOX Steve, RHODES David
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 54p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
An exploration of the options for restructuring and simplifying the current Housing Benefit scheme. Among all social security benefits, it is widely accepted that housing benefit suffers from some of the greatest problems. The Government has declared its intention of tackling this longstanding issue. Tax and pension proposals due to come into effect in 2003 have brought added urgency. This book considers the rules restricting the amount of rent taken into account when housing benefit is assessed and the relationship between housing benefit and the new tax credits. It also suggests how to reduce the poverty trap which the current system of overlapping benefits and tapers has created. The report outlines the position of low income owner-occupiers who are not eligible for benefit, and who can be worse off in work than out of it. The authors argue that a reformed housing benefit system incorporating a flat rate element could offer significant advantages, would be more transparent and easier to manage. They suggest that a properly integrated tax credit system should help reduce those poverty traps and that including owners within the system would help break down the tenure divide and end the unemployment trap.
Devolution in Scotland: the impact on local government
- Authors:
- BENNETT Michael, FAIRLEY John, McATEER Mark
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 50p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York