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09 Feb Environment

A nuclear society: rebuilding perceptions of nuclear energy

The nuclear industry has historically had a fairly tumultuous relationship with wider society. Early perceptions of nuclear energy were generally positive, with it viewed as a beacon of how technology went hand in hand with increasing prosperity. However, a history of highly-publicised leaks, discharges and assorted incidents have created a legacy of societal mistrust of nuclear energy. In this article, Professor Adrian Bull from The University of Manchester examines what measures can be taken by industry and government to re-invigorate the UK’s nuclear sector and its relationship with the public.

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06 Feb Communities

Communities, traffic and positive action to address air pollution

Air pollution levels in Greater Manchester are some of the highest in the UK. As air pollution can potentially worsen pre-existing health conditions, Greater Manchester residents are increasingly concerned about the high rates of air pollution and are seeking to find practical, place-based solutions to tackle the issue. In this article, Professor Sheena Cruickshank from The University of Manchester addresses the Ardwick Climate Action Community A6 closure event to show how road closures can help decrease air pollution levels and suggests the need to foster more place-based, community-centred solutions to tackle air pollution across Greater Manchester.

31 Jan Education

Broken Britain: Bethnal Green and Bow – the constituency where child poverty is becoming the norm

There are now four million children living in poverty in the United Kingdom. This level of child poverty has not appeared like a sudden freak disaster. Poverty has crept into households across the UK with each policy of the last 12 years.

31 Jan Communities

Giving rural communities more control over local funding and decision making is key to levelling up

The British countryside has always proved a great lure to families seeking a home surrounded by green space, fresh air and a tight-knit community. Whilst all of these are key benefits of rural life, the reality is that there are far too many left behind rural and coastal communities, often overlooked by government policies.

23 Jan Health

Loneliness is a drain on our communities and the NHS – but we have the means to confront it

Five years ago, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to appoint a minister for loneliness – a key recommendation of the loneliness commission set up by Kim’s sister, the late Jo Cox.

28 Dec 2022 Communities

My New Year's Wish....Universal Basic Income

A universal basic income would bring security and comfort for all

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16 Dec 2022 Communities

Power, poverty and place: why the local matters

Challenging norms on poverty.

15 Dec 2022 Communities

Government must do more to help businesses deliver for left behind communities

Businesses in the United Kingdom are keen to play their part to deliver for communities across the country, especially as the cost of living crisis continues to impact people from all walks of life.

06 Dec 2022 Communities

Dormant assets should be redistributed to support community regeneration

On delivering my maiden speech to the House of Lords two years ago I spoke, as is traditional, about the community I represent.

28 Nov 2022 Communities

Levelling up remains at the heart of the government’s plans despite the change of personnel

It has been a time of change. I was appointed levelling up minister eight weeks ago and have already seen a couple of faces come and go. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed – this government’s mission to level up the country.

24 Nov 2022 Home affairs

We must accept migration is going to be part of modern Britain

Census data this month revealed that 10 million of us in the United Kingdom were born overseas, an increase of 2.5 million since 2011. India topped the list as the most common overseas birthplace followed by Poland, Pakistan, Romania and Ireland.

22 Nov 2022 Communities

The Problem With Prevent

As human rights groups call for an overhaul of the government’s flagship Prevent counter-radicalisation strategy, what might we see in the Home Office’s long-awaited publication of the independent review into the scheme’s effectiveness?

18 Oct 2022 Communities

Levelling up in Walsall will continue to fail if we do not ditch one-size-fits-all approach

In Walsall, there’s a feeling of deja vu about levelling up. In the early 2000s, this Black Country borough was a key focus for regeneration by the Blair-era Labour government.

14 Oct 2022 Culture

The lady's not for u-turning, but the Telecoms Bill is another disaster waiting to happen

Grassroots sports clubs on the verge of shutting down, hospitals facing a financial black hole, churches at risk of going under. To most governments, policy that threatened to devastate community groups in this way would be seen as an abject failure.

17 Sep 2022 Obituaries

LGA chairman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her life will be remembered for one of service, duty and devotion’

In just a few days, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, alongside her husband Prince Philip. It is truly the end of an era, and like everyone else it was with profound sadness that learned of the Queen’s death.

Blackcurrant Affairs: Why rural MPs have been visiting growers of one of the nation’s favourite drinks

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07 Sep 2022 Communities

Blackcurrant Affairs: Why rural MPs have been visiting growers of one of the nation’s favourite drinks

Ribena is more than a much-loved blackcurrant drink. As MPs have been discovering this summer, there is a story behind the humble bottle of Ribena that is of enormous importance to Britain’s rural communities.

How vital funding is supporting buses on Liz Truss’s home turf

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25 Aug 2022 Communities

How vital funding is supporting buses on Liz Truss’s home turf

A little heralded decision to extend Bus Recovery Grant funding will make a huge difference to local communities.

Lord Austin: Before ministers publish the Gambling White Paper, they need to consider a few home truths

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12 Aug 2022 Education

Lord Austin: Before ministers publish the Gambling White Paper, they need to consider a few home truths

Every month, some 22.5m adults, almost half the adult population, buys a lottery ticket, visits a casino or bingo hall, plays online or enjoys a flutter on any number of sports. British people like a bet.

We need to raise awareness of Honour Based Abuse to protect our communities

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20 Jul 2022 Communities

We need to raise awareness of Honour Based Abuse to protect our communities

Last Thursday (July 14th) was the Day of Memory for victims of Honour Based Abuse and National Lottery-funded charities have been calling for increased visibility, reporting and understanding of Honour-Based Abuse (HBA), to ensure survivors get the right support.

04 Jul 2022 Communities

Stick or twist? Looming review fuels debate about gambling regulation

The government’s plan to update regulations for gambling must balance campaigners’ calls for more stringent safeguards and stakeholders’ warnings that additional measures could stifle the industry and fuel black market betting.

'Polluter Pays' is the right approach from Government on building safety - now we must ensure it is fully delivered

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30 May 2022 Economy

"Polluter Pays" is the right approach from Government on building safety - now we must ensure it is fully delivered

Since becoming Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, Michael Gove has proved himself as a driving force in politics and as a reformer – and nowhere is this more evident than in building and fire safety.

25 Apr 2022 Communities

Boris Johnson is a proven truth-twister. We can’t trust him with our elections

Straight out of University, Boris Johnson was dismissed from The Times for making up quotes, but far from a schoolboy error, lying became his modus operandi.

30 Mar 2022 Communities

We deserve a plan for Britain that matches the ambitions of the people

Ask any two government ministers what levelling up means and you’ll get two different answers. The much-anticipated white paper has not made this any clearer.

22 Mar 2022 Communities

In planning the future for local government we must not repeat the mistakes of the past

It is 54 years since the last effective action plan for England’s local government was published.