Cash in hand
Social housing tenants are among those most affected by financial exclusion. A new report shows how a more strategic approach from landlords can make a huge difference. Neil Merrick reports
Features
Local work features articles on best practice and learning from across the UK
Designs on growth
20th June 2011 By Andy Farrell
While other towns and cities have seen their economies shrink, Warrington continues to grow. Andy Farrall looks at the factors behind its success
Deal breaker
8th June 2011 By Steve Malone
If the green deal is to be a success, investment in energy efficiency must be coupled with resident education. It’s all about changing our behaviour, explains Steve Malone
Rights of way
16th May 2011 By admin
Fed up with traffic-choked streets, local people in an area of north-west London have drawn up a vision for improving their neighbourhood. Scott Elliot Adams describes how Harlesden’s town charter came about
Cities… greener than you think
4th May 2011 By Nigel Lee
The most comprehensive audit of green infrastructure ever undertaken by a UK city has revealed some surprising results, as Liverpool Council’s head of planning Nigel Lee explains.
Unanswered questions
26th April 2011 By Chris Lee
Can social enterprise fulfil the many roles now expected of it? Chris Lee believes we need a full and frank debate
Creating the right climate
7th April 2011 By admin
Local authorities are expected to play a leading role in reducing the UK’s carbon footprint. New research suggests their primary challenge is to win communities over, as Michael Peters explains
Creating space for community control
16th March 2011 By Clare Goff
Slashed council budgets are leading to more public spaces being placed in the hands of local people. Clare Goff looks at a new guide that explains how it’s done.
A win-win agreement
23rd February 2011 By Austin Macauley
Local authorities need residents on board now more than ever as they reshape local services. After a slow start, has the time for neighbourhood agreements finally arrived?
The great and the good
9th February 2011 By Nicholas Falk
What can we learn from the winners of the annual Urbanism Awards?
