ippr northhttp://www.ippr.org/ipprnorthen-gbWeds, 11 Aug 2010 14:15 GMTCopyright: (C) institue of public policy research see http://www.ippr.org/termsandconditions/ for terms and conditions of reusehttp://www.ippr.org15PoliticsSocietyDemocracyEconomicshttp://www.ippr.org/uploadedImages/_Feed_Test/docker.jpgippr northhttp://www.ippr.org/ipprnorth'Total Neighbourhood'The importance of the neighbourhood looks set to increase in public policy. In response, ippr north is convening a learning network to explore the idea of ‘Total Neighbourhood’. The network will explore how a Total Place approach at neighbourhood level could reform public services from the bottom up and engage communities in the process.http://www.ippr.org/research/teams/project.asp?id=4036&tID=3571&pID=4036http://www.ippr.org/research/teams/project.asp?id=4036&tID=3571&pID=4036Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:30:00 GMTipprhttp://www.ippr.org/uploadedImages/_Feed_Test/Total Neighbourhood Picture website.jpg'Total Neighbourhood'http://www.ippr.org/research/teams/project.asp?id=4036&tID=3571&pID=4036New report highlights the need for a new co-operative framework for the Big Society to succeedRolling back the state and expecting communities to leap into the driving seat will not succeed without a new cooperative framework of rights and responsibilities, says a new paper from ippr north, published by Co-operatives UK during Co-operatives Fortnight.http://www.ippr.org/ipprnorth/pressreleases/?id=4069http://www.ippr.org/ipprnorth/pressreleases/?id=4069Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:55:00 GMTipprhttp://www.ippr.org/uploadedImages/_Feed_Test/1177581_39368842.jpgNew report highlights the need for a new co-operative framework for the Big Society to succeedhttp://www.ippr.org/ipprnorth/pressreleases/?id=4069ippr north research reveals gaps between rhetoric and reality of Big Society plansThe government’s Big Society plans envisage a key role for social enterprises in delivering public services and supporting community action. But a new report by ippr north reveals an inconvenient truth for the new coalition and warns that without support, community and social enterprise will not be able to rise to the challenge of the Big Society.http://www.ippr.org/ipprnorth/pressreleases/?id=4046http://www.ippr.org/ipprnorth/pressreleases/?id=4046Thu, 01 July 2010 ipprhttp://www.ippr.org/uploadedImages/_Feed_Test/big society.jpgippr north research reveals gaps between rhetoric and reality of Big Society planshttp://www.ippr.org/ipprnorth/pressreleases/?id=4046ippr north bring first Cafe Politique to ManchesterThe first Cafe Politique to be held in Manchester was deemed a great success by those who attended and by our speaker Ed Mayo who discussed how co-operative models of business are enjoying something of a renaissance.  We plan to hold more of these events and would welcome any suggestions for speakers or themes of particular interest. Please email north@ippr.org with your ideas.http://www.ippr.org/ipprnorth/events/archive.asp?id=3934&fID=287http://www.ippr.org/ipprnorth/events/archive.asp?id=3934&fID=287Thu, 1 July 2010 18:45:21GMTipprhttp://www.ippr.org/uploadedImages/_Feed_Test/Cafe Politique.jpgippr north bring first Cafe Politique to Manchesterhttp://www.ippr.org/ipprnorth/events/archive.asp?id=3934&fID=287