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Wage mix assists areas, says guide

30 June 2006

Mixed-income communities can change negative perceptions of an area and boost local employment opportunities, according to a best practice guide.

"Clearly I have views, but it is merely my role to do the best analysis so ministers have the ability to make the right decision. No conclusion has been reached in advance." - Richard McCarthy, director-general of the places, people and communities group at the Department for Communities and Local Government, on the review of agencies, which could see the Housing Corporation merge with English Partnerships.

Social enterprise saves community railway line

30 June 2006

An ailing community railway in County Durham that went into administration last year has been saved following a takeover by a social enterprise.

Britain more racist than in 2000, claims survey

30 June 2006

Nearly half the population believes there is more racial prejudice in Britain than five years ago. But they are less likely to think this if they believe that in their own area different ethnic groups get along well, according to a government-commissioned survey.

Callcutt gears up for change at EP

30 June 2006

The new English Partnerships chief executive is considering a further change to the agency's management structure after the poaching of chief operating officer Dennis Hone by the Olympics Delivery Authority (ODA).

Financial provider faces tax break withdrawal

30 June 2006

A north Staffordshire financial provider that specialises in lending in low income areas is set to have its accreditation to raise investment through a tax break withdrawn after missing a lending target.

Three LSPs denied Neighbourhood Renewal Funds

30 June 2006

Three local strategic partnerships (LSPs) denied Neighbourhood Renewal Funds because of their poor performance have won back the cash after demonstrating sufficient improvement. The Government said that the cash - withheld from the LSPs in Hull, Nottingham and Birmingham - will be paid this financial year.

Ownership and management of estate homes transferred

30 June 2006

The ownership and management of 2,000 homes on the Clapham Park estate in south London has been transferred from the London Borough of Lambeth to Clapham Park Homes, a community-led housing association. The Government approved the stock transfer this week.

Government's Commission on Integration and Cohesion appoints Darra Singh

30 June 2006

Darra Singh, chief executive of Ealing Council, has been appointed as chair of the Government's Commission on Integration and Cohesion. The commission aims to develop practical approaches to help communities prevent problems caused by segregation.

All-party group launched to raise awareness of urban renewal

30 June 2006

An all-party group will be launched next month to raise awareness in Parliament of urban renewal and sustainable development. The British Property Federation will provide secretariat services for the group, and think-tank the Institute for Public Policy Research's Centre for Cities will carry out research.