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Tackling inequality at grass routes
In a year when our economy is supposed to be growing, poverty in the UK has rarely been out of the headlines. Many people…
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Expert essays in democracy
To celebrate the life of James Cornford and his contribution to constitutional reform, IPPR, with support from the Nuffield Foundation, is publishing a collection…
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IPPR suggest a new relationship for citizens and public services
This landmark report sets out a new ‘relational state’ agenda for public service reform that would address complex problems holistically, provide more intensive and…
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A new agenda for reforming state and social policy
The Condition of Britain: Strategies for social renewal sets out a comprehensive new agenda for reforming the state and social policy to enable people in…
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Rent v housing prices – who is in the lead?
Are rents rising more slowly than house prices? This useful article was in the Independent newspaper – read on for the contents: That’s what…
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Report suggests how working with charities an support the work programme
Government must work closely with charities and service users to ensure success in its Work Programme, a report claims. According to Lg news; Analysis…
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Regulatory downgrades – latest news
A Nottingham-based housing association has today had its governance and viability ratings downgraded by the English social housing regulator over its funding arrangements. According…
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Changes in safeguarding for care homes
Changes to safeguarding rules for people in care could cost local authorities tens of millions, council chiefs and social service directors are warning. According…
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Revisiting Industrial and provident society law
The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (‘the Act’) came into force on Friday (1 August). This is what our friends at Anthony…
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Radical reforms to planning system suggested
Local people could receive greater influence over developments in their area, under radical reforms proposed for the planning system. According to LG News; Plans put…
