The North West Infrastructure Partnership commissioned the Centre for Local Economic Strategies and the Centre for Local Policy Studies to research the impact of current policy on equalities and the specialist organisations that deliver to some of our most marginalised communities.
An executive summary of the research presenting the core findings has now been launched. The research has sought to undertake a focused review of the equalities impact and socio-economic implications of emerging government notions around localism and big society and policy reforms around welfare, health, and economic growth.
This innovative and exciting research provides an evidence base around some of the challenges that current policy brings for our communities and provides a comprehensive report on areas that need improvement moving forward, advocating for the urgent need for a social justice framework. The full report will be issued soon.