Comment & Analysis
In ‘Talking to the community' Elin Gudnadottir discusses the importance of good communication between community groups and councillors and the opportunities it brings to both groups.
Very few people foresaw the economic situation we now find ourselves in or predicted that the government would be forced to bail out collapsing banks that just a few months previously were being heralded as world leaders. Despite the immediate and significant challenges and hardship the recession brings, the current situation also provides a once in a generation opportunity to fundamentally re-think how we do things and ask ‘what sort of society do we want to have in the future?'. With bold thinking and a clear vision, the banking sector, which precipitated the current downturn, can in future become a force for sustainable, positive social change.
Communities in Control analysis 2008 08Following the publication of the government's Empowerment White Paper - Communities in Control, Urban Forum has produced an analysis of the White Paper.
Research conducted by Urban Forum on how Community Empowerment Networks are faring with the introduction of Local Area Agreements makes for alarming reading. Toby Blume analyses the findings here.
With new Urban Forum research showing that 40% of Community Empowerment Networks are facing significant funding cuts, Caroline Gaunt asks 'what is the future for CENs?'
What will the implications of the Local Government White Paper, 'Strong and Prosperous Communities' be? How will it affect the community sector and citizens? Read our analysis of the proposals.
