Area-based initiatives

• Area-based initiatives (1997 - 2000s)

  • Created by ' New Labour ', ran by Tony Blair as an attempt to modernise the government
  • The party had a strong focus on social problems, and so set targets to improve levels of health, education and employment opportunities
  • Example: New Deal for Communities (NDC)
  • Unlike CCPs, NDC did not involve competition, instead focusing on what areas needed regeneration
• Aims:

  • Reduce worklessness and crime
  • Improve health, education, and community safety
  • Improve housing and the environment
  • Maintain or sustain the impact of initiatives by strengthening community