Previous research has identified the costs of unauthorised Gypsy and Traveller sites and the possibility of generating income through provision of authorised sites. This research builds on these previous studies and broadly supports their findings.
The key finding of the research was that ensuring the provision of sufficient sites for Gypsies and Travellers would produce a significant financial benefit to local authorities.
An English policy response to sustainable urbanisation
Presentation on eco-towns delivered to a conference on Sustainable Urbanisation and the roles of ICTs and infrastructure. The conference was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York on 13 May 2009. Includes presenter's notes.
Migrant workers come to the UK to seek employment but all too often find themselves living in expensive, overcrowded and poor-quality accommodation. This report seeks to make a fresh assessment of this important issue.
A new survey has investigated why properties in the East Midlands remain empty. This survey was funded by BSHF and English Partnerships to support the work of the East Midlands Empty Property Forum.
