... the 1970s, with a particular focus on New Labour policies relating to social exclusion. Subsequent developments in neighbourhood-based policies over the past decade are also examined. The paper is based on an overview of the relevant evaluation literature and associated studies. Findings This paper...

...Thomas Scharf; Chris Phillipson; Allison Smith; Paul Kingston Neighbourhoods contribute significantly to shaping their residents' identities. The neighbourhood may be even more important for older than younger people and has been associated with intensification of feelings about locality and space...