Download or read book The effect of the economic downturn on the people in the West Midlands written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: West Midlands Regional Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is the Committee's second inquiry in the effect of the economic downturn on the people of the region. The Committee's terms of reference are: what problems exist and how their effect can be minimised in advance of an economic upturn; how effectively Government agencies and other regional bodies are addressing these problems; and what advice and assistance people need to help them live more sustainable lifestyles in the future. The Committee was particularly interested in the level of indebtedness and home repossessions; availability of appropriate training; the adequacy of assistance and social cohesion. The Committee is concerned that some of those areas most in need of additional Government assistance may not be aware of new funding available and do not have the capacity to bid for it. They understand that the Taskforce should not be seen as the answer to every problem in the region and that it was set up to focus on the initial economic impact of the downturn. However the Taskforce has reach within the region and uninhibited connection to Whitehall. It is also recognised that the region's third sector has not been as fully engaged as they had hoped.

Download or read book The Effect of the Economic Downturn on the People in the West Midlands written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. West Midlands Regional Committee and published by . This book was released on 2010-04-08 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Response to HC 258 (ISBN 9780215543424)

Download or read book Crisis in the Industrial Heartland written by Kenneth Spencer and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1986 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume traces the economic decline of the West Midlands, the seeds of which were already present by the late 1960s, and examines the policy responses made by large firms and by central and local government, and the relevance of these policies for the local economy.

Download or read book The West Midlands in Crisis written by John Mawson and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Recession and Beyond written by David Bailey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How has the recession impacted on firms, people and places? How have local and regional authorities responded? This book aims to answer these questions by offering an overview of the impacts of the recession on people and places and how it has affected local authorities in the UK and other OECD countries. Being ‘close to the ground’, local authorities are usually at the forefront of dealing with the impacts of recession on people and places. During recessions, they face important challenges: on the one hand they have to cope with increasing demand for services and on the other hand they may face a decrease in their income due to the slowdown in the economy. And with the shift from local government to local governance in the last 10 years, they also have an increasing role in terms of coordinating various organisations in the delivery of local services. This book begins by looking at the potential impacts of downturns and economic shocks on firms, workers, communities and places, both in the short and long term (Part I). Part II then looks at interventions and responses that local authorities can put in place on their own or in partnership with other local, regional and/or national actors to try to deal with these differential impacts. Building on these insights, part III offers international perspectives, outlining the role of local authorities during the recession in France, Canada and Australia. These examples and cases highlight some key variations in the availability of resources at the local level across countries and shed light on the way particular economic situations and governance contexts influence local authorities’ responses. This section also includes work by the OECD LEED Programme which surveys cities worldwide and which looks at the application of the ‘Barcelona Principles’. Overall, the volume makes a fresh contribution to understanding local economic development and governance by providing a unique perspective and original data on the way local authorities have dealt with the recent economic shock across countries. Looking ahead, the book also raises some important issues in relation to local and regional governance and policies to foster long term, sustainable economic recovery. This edited volume will be accessible to and suitable for students and researchers studying economic change, the recession, planning, public policy and industrial policy interventions, and political science.

Download or read book Planning for the Future written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. West Midlands Regional Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2010 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is the Committee's third inquiry and examines the issues that arose from the Examination in Public in 2009 of the Phase 2 update to the Regional Strategic Plan. That examination covered contentious subjects such as overall housing growth targets for the region, transport and the allocation of land for employment use. The inquiry also looks at the region's preparations for the introduction of the single Regional Strategy process which will come into effect from 1 April 2010. The evidence received by the Committee was overwhelmingly in favour of retaining strategic at the regional level and they are convinced that this is necessary to agree priorities between local authorities to deliver transport infrastructure, protect the environment and achieve urban renaissance.

Download or read book Sessional returns written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2010-07-27 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On cover and title page: House, committees of the whole House, general committees and select committees

Download or read book The Impact of the Current Economic and Financial Situation on Businesses in the West Midlands Region written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. West Midlands Regional Committee and published by . This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report welcomes a number of initiatives already taken by Government, but concludes that more needs to be done to help the region's businesses get through the current economic situation. The availability of credit is crucial, as the credit crunch is still a reality in the region, and regional banks should work much more closely with local business groups to ensure that levels of lending and charges help businesses get through the downturn. The Committee is dismayed that West Midlands businesses have yet to see any of the £2.3 billion available through the Automotive Assistance Programme. It also recommends that the Government launch an urgent investigation into whether or not the introduction of a temporary wage subsidy scheme is a better way to save jobs and support people than relying on benefits or tax credits. The report points out that the Government could boost the housing and construction sectors by bringing forward plans to insulate homes or add other climate-friendly features to existing housing stock. There should be investment in research and development to enable the region's traditional manufacturing industries, such as automotive, to meet the challenges and opportunities of a sustainable future. The report emphasises that effective regeneration and investment in the Region's infrastructure will be crucial to broadening the region's economic base and preparing for the upturn.

Download or read book The West Midlands written by West Midlands Economic Planning Council and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UK. Evaluation of economic growth prospects in the West midlands intended as a guide to regional planning and economic policy-making - covers employment, the industrial structure (incl. The service sectors), regional water supply, transport, infrastructure, power resources, environment, education, etc., and includes a summary of conclusions and recommendations concerning regional policy for the optimization of economic resources and plan implementation. Maps and statistical tables.

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Download or read book The Impact of the Current Economic and Financial Situation on Businesses in the West Midlands Region written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. West Midlands Regional Committee and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Response to HC 409-I (ISBN 9780215540355)

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Download or read book The Impact of the Current Economic and Financial Situation on Businesses in the West Midlands Region written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. West Midlands Regional Committee and published by . This book was released on 2009-07-31 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: impact of the current economic and financial situation on businesses in the West Midlands Region : First report of session 2008-09, Vol. 2: Oral and written Evidence

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Download or read book The Recession and Beyond written by David Bailey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How has the recession impacted on firms, people and places? How have local and regional authorities responded? This book aims to answer these questions by offering an overview of the impacts of the recession on people and places and how it has affected local authorities in the UK and other OECD countries. The volume makes a fresh contribution to understanding local economic development and governance by providing a unique perspective and original data on the way local authorities have dealt with the recent economic shock across countries.