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Value added of sub regional partnerships

Value added of sub regional partnerships: two studies – one for ODPM and one for AWM which examined the role and value of sub regional partnerships in delivery of policy.

VCS engagement in LAAs

VCS engagement in LAAs: ‘Getting it Right’ programme under which there was evaluation of the role of voluntary and community organisations in delivering LAA outcomes – in particular around the ‘closing the gap’ agenda. For GOWM.

Evaluating New Deal for Communities

New Deal for Communities (NDC) has been a central element of the Government's National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal. NDC Partnerships were been established in 39 neighbourhoods across England. Over the ten year duration of the programme they will receive total funding of £2 billion.

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Evaluating Neighbourhood Management

The Neighbourhood Management Pathfinder Programme was launched in 2001 by the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit (NRU) in what is now the DCLG. The main aim of the Programme has been to test the model of neighbourhood management proposed in the Social Exclusion Unit's fourth Policy Action Team report. Thirty five Pathfinder partnerships have now been established, throughout England, including 20 Round 1 Pathfinders, selected in 2001, and 15 Round Pathfinders, selected in December 2003.

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Groundwork Trust

With support from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, GFA and CRESR carried out a national evaluation of the Groundwork Trust, and in particular, its rule in supporting sustainable neighbourhood based regeneration. The research was based on an analysis of existing data across all of the Trust's activities in 2000-2001, but mainly through a detailed examination of six case studies across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Connexions on the Ground

Connexions on the Ground: evaluator and critical friend support to programme of multi agency support to children at risk of exclusion. Particular focus on securing progress in development of integrated support services for children – across range of statutory and voluntary agencies. Schools’ based management.

The pUBLIC

The pUBLIC: evaluation and strategic risk assessment of the pUBLIC in West Bromwich – the largest public investment in community arts’ infrastructure in Europe (combined package of public money – over £40m).

Brierley Hill Partnership

Brierley Hill Partnership: evaluation and programme development advice to major private:public regeneration partnership in Dudley – focus aiming to maximise the impact of investment on economic activity of local population.

Bilston Urban Village

Bilston Urban Village: evaluation and programme development advice to major private:public regeneration partnership – aiming to transform the housing stock and urban realm in Bilston. Focus of evaluation on development of partnership / institutional arrangements so that they were ‘fit for future purposes’.

I54

I54: evaluation and advice on joint venturing for property development partnership on green field site (strategic employment site in West Midlands) in South Staffordshire.
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