Case studies

The Seedley and Langworthy Trust (SALT) is a community-driven development trust. The trust works in partnership with Salford City Council, statutory organisations and other partners in an inner city area of Salford that is being regenerated. SALT aims to strengthen community ties and encourage local residents to play an active role in improving the quality of life in their area.

Helping people through the recession Erewash Borough Council has been working with partners to help local people through the recession. It aims to ensure that residents with money worries or mortgage problems know how to get the support that's available.

Summary Mansfield District Council has started building 43 new family-sized dwellings at the Bellamy Road estate. The development is part of the Local Authority New Build programme which is funding councils to build much-needed social housing.

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council give us an overview of their open day showcasing the achievements that earned their Beacon status for 'Homes for the future'.

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham This article is the first in a series that will follow the progress made by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham towards a new, borough-wide neighbourhood management (NM) service.

This case study outlines how Sheffield City Council project-managed their award-winning energy efficent development, Norfolk Park green homes.

Sheffield City Council wants to make the regeneration of the estates at Scowerdons, Weakland and Newstead (SWaN) as successful as possible. We know that this will be a long and complicated process that will cause some level of disturbance for everyone affected. We will work hard to minimise the disruption wherever possible.

South Somerset District Council has a history of successful community engagement and has achieved national recognition through the Beacon Scheme.

This case study from Sheffield City Council gives an update on their Page Hall project, sharing innovative ways to approach the problem of refurbishing existing properties.

Local authorities have a vital role in leading local communities during this economic downturn. A strategic and joined-up approach with partners should recognise the links between housing, the local economy and local asset management. This is in order to help local residents left exposed by the recession.