The development of housing policy in the English regions: trends and prospects

COLE, I. D. (2003). The development of housing policy in the English regions: trends and prospects. Housing studies, 18 (2), 219-234.

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Link to published version:: https://doi.org/10.1080/0267303032000087739

Abstract

This paper explores the emergence of housing strategies at the regional level in England in the context of wider ambiguities over establishing this new tier of governance. The paper notes the growing differentiation in local housing markets across the country and examines the implications for national policy formation and the development of new regional structures and responsibilities. These trends are interpreted by reference to different models of governance and the 'rescaling' of government functions and responsibilities in housing. The implications of these processes for housing strategy formation at the regional level are then assessed. The development of regional housing strategies is then considered against three key challenges: the growth of 'network' forms of governance, the applicability of the regional level as a tier for strategy formulation and development, and the different policy responses in other sectors towards housing market change at the sub-national level. The paper concludes by briefly considering likely future developments in regional governance. In conclusion it suggests that the aim of achieving greater integration between housing, planning and economic development strategies may be threatened by underlying processes of uneven economic growth and social polarisation.

Item Type: Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1080/0267303032000087739
Page Range: 219-234
Depositing User: Ann Betterton
Date Deposited: 10 Feb 2009
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 21:31
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/807

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