KIP produces a range of reports and information sheets on topics of concern to local residents, community groups and organisations working in the inner west.
There are:
Briefing Papers which aim to provide accurate, up-to-date information about issues of local concern
Information Sheets which give shorter summaries of important issues and developments
Discussion Papers – usually written by independent experts – which are intended to stimulate discussion about current changes affecting the area
The following papers can be downloaded directly from this website.
These papers are intended to inform discussions about the future of the inner west. Please help us by using them and passing them on to local residents and community groups.
All KIP papers can be re-produced in whole or in part as long as copyright is fully acknowledged
Regeneration
Scotswood Expo: Implications of the Outline Planning Application (July 2007)
KIP Briefing Paper explaining what is proposed for the major site in Scotswood and West Benwell covered by the recent outline planning application for the “Expo” and why this is an important stage in the re-development of the area. Includes sections on questions and answers looking at some key concerns about the plans.
What’s happening with the Benwell and Scotswood Expo site? (July 2007)
KIP Information Sheet outlining the contents and significance of the City Council’s recent outline planning application covering a large area of Scotswood and West Benwell, and setting out some of the concerns raised by local residents about the proposals
Who’s who in regeneration? (December 2006) - coming soon
Government policy is to maximise private sector investment in every stage of the regeneration process. This KIP Briefing Paper looks at the main private sector companies and organisations involved in regeneration.
Planning agreements with developers (July 2006)
KIP Briefing Paper describing Planning Agreements. These can be a key mechanism for influencing the types of development that take place and ensuring that local communities also benefit from regeneration schemes.
Employment and training initiatives in regeneration programmes (2006)
KIP Briefing Paper looking at the potential of physical regeneration schemes for providing local employment and training opportunities in construction and related developments.
The policy context of housing regeneration in the west end of Newcastle (2006) - coming soon
Discussion Paper written for KIP by Dexter Whitfield, author of New Labour’s Attack on Public Services, published last year by Spokesman Books.
This paper looks at the government’s market-driven policies on regeneration and housing development – essential reading for an understanding of the forces shaping the re-development of the west end of Newcastle
Health services
What’s happening to health services for people in the west end? (March 2007) - coming soon
KIP Briefing Paper looking at what is happening with local health services. This includes major changes planned for local GP services and hospital services. The paper also explains how you can influence local health services, and describes the situation with respect to emergency and out-of-hours services.
What’s happening with GP services? (June 2007)
KIP Information Sheet summarising the emerging proposals to reorganise local GP services, and the implications for existing buildings
What’s happening with hospital services? (June 2007)
KIP Information Sheet summarising the plans for the General Hospital site, including the contentious proposal for a new Tesco supermarket
How you can influence decisions in the health services (June 2007)
KIP Information Sheet explaining some of the ways you can influence how local health services work in Newcastle.
Emergency and urgent healthcare services in the west end (June 2007)
KIP Information Sheet outlining the different self-referral services available for west end residents needing emergency or urgent treatment.
Local services
What’s happening with the Customer Service Centre? (June 2007)
KIP Information Sheet summarising the plans for a new Customer Service Centre in Condercum Road, replacing Benwell Library and the housing offices currently on Adelaide Terrace, Benwell, and Armstrong Road, Scotswood.
Evaluation of Benwell Library building (2006)
KIP research report of the findings of an evaluation of Benwell Library building, looking at how it is used currently, what local residents think of the building itself and of the way in which it is used, and what changes or improvements are required. This evaluation was intended to inform the ongoing discussions about the development of the Customer Service Centre and the future of community buildings in the area.
Adult education
What’s happening with training and life-long learning?
KIP briefing paper looking at what’s happening with adult education and community-based training provision in the west end. It reviews current changes in the policy and funding context, and the implications of these for
local residents and for voluntary and community organisations working in the west end. There are also lists of useful contacts and sources of further information.
Asylum seekers, refugees and migrants
European migration into the west end of Newcastle (February 2007)
During the past couple of years, there has been an increase in the number of people coming into the west end from Europe. This briefing paper describes where they have come from, their legal status, and the factors that have caused many to leave their former countries of residence.
Refugees and asylum seekers (revised 2007)
KIP Briefing Paper focusing on the situation of refugees and asylum seekers, explaining where they come from, how they arrived in the west end of Newcastle, and what their financial and legal situation is. There is also a list of useful contacts
Decision-making
How decisions are made that affect the west end of the city (2006) - coming soon
Discussion paper written for KIP seminar by Peter Kenrick, independent consultant. It describes the key organisations whose decisions affect the physical environment of the west end, including the City Council, Your Homes Newcastle, Newcastle Partnership, New Deal for Communities and Bridging Newcastle Gateshead.
