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Retailing, sustainability and neighbourhood regeneration
- Authors:
- CARLEY Michael, KIRK Karryn, MCINTOSH Sarah
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 79p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Local shopping centres are at the heart of sustainable neighbourhoods, especially in regeneration areas where many residents are without a car. But retail and transport trends have undermined local centres, reflected in derelict, stigmatised precincts and boarded-up shops. Viable local centres, accessible by sustainable transport, are also important all over Britain to reduce the huge growth in car-based shopping, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. This study looked at 14 positive examples of retail regeneration to determine good practice.
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.
Transport, the environment and social exclusion
- Authors:
- LUCAS Karen, GROSVENOR Tim, SIMPSON Roona
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 54p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- York
The last twenty years have seen a dramatic growth in both vehicle numbers and the distances driven in all industrialised societies. Car-ownership is now the norm for most households. Ever-rising car-ownership has led to increasing concerns about the harmful effects of transport on the natural environment and quality of life for groups without regular access to a car. Nevertheless, policies which aim to mitigate the environmental impacts of traffic may sometimes come into conflict with the social inclusion of low-income and other disadvantaged groups and communities.
People with preserved rights: a socially excluded minority
- Author:
- LAING William
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study assesses different policy options to address the anomalous position of care homes residents with ‘preserved rights’. By August 1999, there were still some 64,000 care home residents whose only source of state funding was ‘preserved rights’ Income Support. The main brunt of financial disadvantage is borne by older claimants and their families in the more affluent parts of the country, where Income Support limits are insufficient to meet typical market fee rates. In addition, claimants of all ages are excluded from non-financial support and advocacy offered by social services departments under the community care reforms, which have passed preserved rights residents by. The author concludes that the best option is to abolish the preserved rights regime and transfer funding and care management for claimants to local authorities. The research shows that the cost to the state of meeting fee shortfalls would be small. The largest impact would be the extra cost to local authorities of purchasing and care management arrangements.
Building communities, changing lives: the contribution of large, independent neighbourhood regeneration organisations
- Author:
- THAKE Stephen
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 83p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
This report explores the contribution of independent neighbourhood-based regeneration organisations (NROs) in tackling social exclusion. Development trusts, partnership bodies, settlements, rural community councils and faith-based organisations are among those currently striving to fulfil this role. Some schools, health centres and housing agencies are also widening their remit. The study describes the varied contribution that these organisations make to tackling social exclusion. It identifies the components of what has become a mature organisational culture and distinguishes between the operational styles of doers, facilitators and hybrids. NROs also perform a role of deeper significance. Many residents of disadvantaged neighbourhoods have experienced the break-up of economic, organisational and social networks. NROs and other locally based community organisations have the potential to develop new social infrastructure in these neighbourhoods, if they can overcome the considerable difficulties they face in creating both trust and respect. The report concludes with practical recommendations to boost NROs’ ability to build vibrant, integrated communities.
Devolved approaches to local governance: policy and practice in neighbourhood management
- Authors:
- BURGESS Paul, et al
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 120p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
The Modernising local government and Neighbourhood management policy initiatives are intended to reinvigorate local democracy and to ensure that government is more responsive to local needs. Drawing upon research findings of current practice, this study reviews the underlying issues and constraints, explores alternative approaches to neighbourhood management and examines the consequences for central and local government. The analysis suggests that far more attention needs to be given to issues of organisational and cultural change, capacity building and the hidden costs of implementing these new agendas.
Esprit de corps: leadership for progressive change in local government
- Author:
- QUIRK Barry
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 96p.,bbibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Suggests how progressive change can be achieved from within local government. From his perspective in managing a council with a strong reputation for innovation and effective service delivery, the author suggests that politicians need to recognise the importance of new modes of civic engagement and leadership. In addition, local government managers need to reinvent their organisational design, their internal accountability and their core competencies. But above all, managers need to encourage an organisational culture that fosters entrepeneurship and a positive sense of organisational efficacy. Community-based planning, service targets and disciplined methods may not on their own offer the necessary conditions for success. The author suggests that progressive change will only occur when politicians and managers build and sustain a deep sense of collective responsibility for improving local community well-being. The author concludes that a feeling of commitment and team spirit, an esprit de corps, needs to be developed amongst politicians, managers and employees if they are to succeed in providing effective local leadership.
Living with ambiguity: the relationship between central and local government
- Author:
- WALKER David
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 33p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Relations between central government and local authorities have a long history of being difficult and unsettled. The author suggests that local authorities should content themselves with intrinsically local services, leaving social policy to central government and the variety of agencies it employs to provide services. This conclusion, based on close examination of government statements and official attitudes, will be contested. However the author provides a picture of the future of political and administrative forces at work in modern Britain which all those concerned with public service provision, locally and nationally, will welcome for its clarity, even if the conclusion has to be that councils and central government will live in conditions of unresolved tension for years to come.
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.
Job insecurity and work intensification: flexibility and the changing boundaries of work
- Authors:
- BURCHELL Brendan J., et al
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation/York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 79p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Examines the reality of employment in the UK in the late 1990s, looking in particular at whether the UK workforce can sustain the high levels of pressure found in rapidly changing organisations. Explores the social cost of such pressures on employees, their families and society. Based on the results of the Job Insecurity and Work Intensification Survey, which studied the experiences of employees in a wide range of industries and occupations in the public and private sectors.