The power of local systems to save lives
Councils and their partners could do even more to contain the spread of COVID-19 if properly funded to undertake a robust localised system of testing, tracking and tracing, argues Professor Donna Hall.
London has highest poverty rates, report shows
21/04/2020 London has greater levels of poverty than any other region in the UK, new figures have revealed today. |
Government urged to 'think big' to tackle regional inequalities
02/03/2020 A comprehensive review of economic decline and social division has called for a ‘large-scale, comprehensive, long-term and devolved’ plan of action to deliver change. |
Minimum ‘basic’ income trial reports mixed results
26/02/2020 A pilot scheme assessing the impact of a minimum ‘basic’ income on poverty and inequality improves well-being but financial insecurities remain. |
Think tank calls for ‘Devolution Parliament’
21/02/2020 A think tank has called for a ‘Devolution Parliament’ as it releases research showing that England has the worst regional inequalities in the developed world. |
Charity warns of ‘deep’ health inequalities
20/02/2020 A charity has warned of ‘unacceptable’ health inequalities in how long and how healthy babies born today in different parts of England can expect to live. |
Commission calls for action on ‘unequal risk of mental ill health’
21/01/2020 Some groups of people have a much higher risk of poor mental health than others, the Commission for Equality in Mental Health has found. |
New figures reveal exercise inequalities
06/12/2019 Children from less affluent families are less likely to participate in physical activity than their wealthier peers. |
Regional inequality in UK is worst than comparable countries, says think tank
27/11/2019 Regional inequalities in the UK are ‘far worse than in any comparable country’, a think tank has warned today. |
London councils ‘fail’ to challenge inequality, campaigners say
13/11/2019 Many London councils are failing to challenge poverty and inequality, according to campaigners. |
Think tank calls for ‘devolution evolution’
29/10/2019 A greater devolution of powers and funding would help tackle Britain’s geographical inequalities, a report has said today. |
UK marked by ‘extreme’ inequalities, study shows
08/10/2019 A new study from University College London has warned that the UK is characterised by ‘extreme’ inequalities both between and within cities and regions. |
MPs warn of ‘worrying’ sexual health inequalities
03/06/2019 Members of Parliament have called for a new national strategy to ensure high quality sexual health services for all. |
Devolution necessary for ‘rebalancing’ economy, report says
30/05/2019 Power must be devolved to a ‘comprehensive framework’ of mayoral and combined authorities and rural counties in order to rebalance the economy, report says. |
Council chiefs call for ‘power and control’ over funding after Brexit
27/02/2019 Leaving the EU risks exacerbating regional inequalities, but it also provides an opportunity to rethink the Government’s approach to regional funding. |
Experts warn of ‘economically irresponsible’ health inequalities
13/12/2018 Senior public health experts have called for action to halt growing inequality in provision of services in the north of England compared to the South. |
Over four million older people do not have access to care services
13/12/2018 A long-term fix to pay for adult social care has been 'kicked into the long grass', local government leaders have warned. |
Whitehall 'neglecting' smaller cities and towns, report warns
03/10/2018 The Government’s focus on major cities ‘neglects’ the contribution that smaller cities, towns and communities can make to economic growth, according to study. |
UK plagued by ‘stubborn’ health inequalities
11/09/2018 A report looking at the state of the nation’s health has revealed that the rich live nearly 20 more years than the poor on average. |
Poorest households not benefiting from ‘wealth boom’, think tank says
03/09/2018 Many of Britain’s poorest households have not benefited from the country’s post-financial crisis ‘wealth boom’, think tank finds. |
Labour warn of ‘shameful’ inequality in education system
21/08/2018 Students in the poorest areas in England are nine times more likely than those in the wealthiest areas to be in a school rated as inadequate, according to an analysis of Ofsted data. |
Data reveals 'significant' ethnic pay gap in the Greater London Authority Group
05/03/2018 New data has revealed there is a 'significant' pay difference between white people and those from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background working for the the Greater London Authority (GLA) Group. |
Older women suffer ‘shocking’ inequalities
07/12/2017 Older people suffer from ‘shocking’ inequalities with women in particular losing out, an older persons charity has warned. |
UK most ‘geographically unbalanced’ economy in Europe, warns think tank
06/09/2017 The UK is the most ‘geographically unbalanced’ economy in Europe, think tank says after council chiefs warn of stalled devolution agenda. |
Coastal communities ‘worst performing areas’, according to new study
05/09/2017 Britain’s coastal communities are among the worst ranked parts of the country across a range of economic and social indicators, new report finds. |
This issue of Public Property examines how how flexible workspaces can lead the way in regeneration for local authorities, Why local authority intervention is key to successful urban regeneration schemes and if the Government’s challenge of embracing beauty is an opportunity for communities.
The March issue also takes a closer look at Blackburn with Darwen Council's first digital health hub to help people gain control over health and care services.
