Publications Publications
We produce a wide range of publications from research reports to policy briefings, as well as our members' magazine, Clearway, and a monthly Policy Round-Up. Our Handy Guides provide practical information covering topics such as LSPs, Planning and local government. All our publications are designed to provide accessible and relevant information to help you get to the heart of what matters.
Don't know your Handy Guide from your Briefing? Read our explanation of what our different publications are.
strong and prosperous communities briefing 2006 11'Strong and Prosperous Communities', the Local Government White Paper, was published on 26th October 2006. It sets out the Government's plans to reform local government and give councils and citizens a greater say over setting priorities and delivery plans. Read our Policy Briefing on the proposals.
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.
Urban Forum's handy guide to England 's planning system, produced with assistance from Planning Aid.
This research report presents the findings from a survey exploring relationships between the voluntary and community sector and local authorities. The research was carried out in 2006.
Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) are an increasingly important local body, responsible for co-ordinating local partnership working and taking forward the vision for an area.
With decisions being devolved further to local areas, LSPs are critical to understand and engage with. This Handy Guide, now in it's 3rd edition, gives you all the basic facts you need to know about LSPs.
This report follows research carried out in November 2005 on the experience and perception of community groups of engaging in the Planning System.
The latest edition of our online magazine, Clearway, looks at the issue of Social Finance. 