Completed in 2020. Funded by Bartlett School of Planning, UCL
This research responds to the first report from the UK2070 Commission, which is currently investigating spatial inequality and proposes an agenda for strategy long-term action. The study examines regional inequality as it is experienced in ‘left behind’ places. It does this by looking at perspectives on inequality of those civil society organisations who are already working in ‘left-behind’ contexts. This brings a new approach to understanding inequality, looking at the ‘symptoms’ rather than the ‘prevalence’ of the phenomenon. This new approach also acknowledges the agency of those who are facing disadvantage directly and brings insights about how civil society offers assistance. Overall, the findings lend support to the UK2070’s objectives and highlight the value of public engagement in strategy-making.
