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Community renewal news: Use sport and culture as social glue, urges study

1 October 2004

Local authorities and other agencies are being urged to use cultural and sporting activities to help break down barriers and foster community cohesion.

Community renewal news: Multi-million pound community fund for young is launched

1 October 2004

A multi-million pound fund to help young people to contribute to their community and overcome disadvantage has been launched by the Big Lottery Fund.

Community renewal news: School transport bill to get the go-ahead

1 October 2004

Up to 20 local education authorities (LEAs) will get £200,000 each to develop greener and safer ways of getting children to school, under government plans confirmed last week.

Community renewal news: Rough shelter

1 October 2004

Homelessness has risen more than twice as fast among ethnic minority households compared with the rest of the population, according to a report from the homelessness charity Shelter. The report, published last week, says homelessness among black and minority ethnic households has increased by 77 per cent since 1997, compared with 34 per cent among the general population. Over 30,000 BME households were homeless during 2003/04. Shelter director Adam Sampson said: "For children who are already at risk of disadvantage, bad housing can have a devastating effect on their education, health, and future prospects." The BME Housing Crisis Report can be viewed at www.shelter.org.uk.

Community renewal news: High mobility adding to Fair Share work

1 October 2004

High resident mobility is forcing a lottery-funded community development initiative to duplicate work, according to the head of a voluntary sector network.

Community renewal news: ASBOs 'target youngsters unfairly'

1 October 2004

Anti-social behaviour orders for children should be abolished because they stigmatise and exclude youngsters rather than help solve problems, a penal reform charity said last week.

Physical regeneration news in brief: Cambridge's Compulsory Purchase Orders

1 October 2004

The regeneration of Cambridge town centre is to go ahead following the Government's decision to allow Compulsory Purchase Orders on a number of properties in the area. The decision will allow the development of Grand Arcade, planned to include 50 retail outlets, a multi-storey car park, a magistrates court and a redeveloped central library.

Physical regeneration news in brief: Plans to design and develop an 11ha Millennium Community

1 October 2004

Plans to design and develop an 11ha Millennium Community in the North-West took a step forward this week with the announcement of a shortlist of architects and developers. The competition to develop the community in East Manchester was run by developer Urban Splash. The shortlist of seven includes Taylor Woodrow Developments with Shedkm Architects, and Igloo Regeneration Partnership/Aviva with de Rijke Marsh Morgan Architects.

Physical regeneration news in brief: Glasgow City Council has given the go-ahead

1 October 2004

Glasgow City Council has given the go-ahead for detailed proposals to be drawn up for the city's parks. As the first stage in the comprehensive redevelopment proposals, the council is hoping to form partnerships with private businesses to lease or franchise facilities for cafes and restaurants, as well as facilities for boating, garden centres and open-air events.

Physical regeneration news in brief: A new annual awards scheme

1 October 2004

A new annual awards scheme celebrating the achievements of housing associations and their tenants announced a number of winners last week. The iNbiz awards form part of the National Housing Federation's iN business for neighbourhoods, a long-term programme that aims to raise performance and improve perceptions of housing associations. For details of the winners, visit www.inbiz.org.