New JFR Findings Series Release

The following releases from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation were published as part of its Findings series:

No 645: Economic Segregation in England: Causes, Consequences and Policy

This Findings provides a detailed analysis of patterns of segregation and explains why it has not been easy to achieve a sustainable mix of tenures and incomes. The report identifies the underlying patterns of deprivation and offers reasons why people decide to move to particular areas. The research offers useful information for those responsible for setting policy objectives for delivering successful mixed communities.
No 685: Implementing New Power for Private Sector Housing Renewal

The Regulatory Reform (England and Wales) (Housing Assistance) Order 2002 radically changed the way that Government seeks to encourage private sector home improvement. It replaced much of the prescriptive nature of previous legislation with a general power on local authorities to provide "assistance" in "any form" to "any person" to improve, repair, adapt, or rebuild residential premises. This Findings reports on a study from the University of Birmingham that examined the experiences of local authorities seeking to implement these new powers.

Findings and other reports from the Foundation can be read on their website at www.jrf.org.uk.

Recently Published

A Guide to the Process of Assessing the Soundness of Statements of Community Involvement
www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk
The Wates Report: Failing Communities - Breaking the Cycle
Wates Group, tel: 0121 456 1615
Annual Efficiency Statements - 2005/06 Mid-year Update
www.odpm.gov.uk
Building More Affordable Homes: Improving the Delivery of Affordable Housing in Areas of High Demand
www.audit-commission.gov.uk