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.
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Urban Forum has published Community Power Empowers - a look at successful community, co-operative and municipal renewable energy projects from across Europe.
Chairs of Parliamentary Select Committees have been elected by MPs for the first time, as opposed to previously being appointed by Party Whips. A full list and overview of the Committees, who are responsible for scrutinising the government over the next five years, can be found here.
The Community Development Foundation has set up an independent ‘expert panel' about what the role of community development is in delivering the localism' agenda. CDF is keen to involve as many voices as possible so let them know your ideas and comments. The deadline for responses is 30th July 2010.
The experiences of low income families have been tracked over a twelve month period and published in a Joseph Rowntree Foundation report. The research looks at different types of debt, what causes them, and how the families coped with them.
A looming ‘funding-cliff' will prevent social enterprises from helping to deliver public services says the Institute for Public Policy Research North. Whilst public sector contacts are the route to sustainability for many social enterprises, with March 2011 fast approaching and delays in sorting out contracting - many may hit the wall before they have the opportunity. More in Growing Big Society.
A substantial body of third sector activity operates at a micro-scale but there is very little research to show for this activity (known as ‘Below the radar') according to recent research published by the Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC). This research theme explores the role, function, impact and experiences of small community action groups or organisations.
