Community Partnership - A Formula for Neighbourhood Regeneration in the 1990s?

The direct involvement of local communities in urban regeneration initiatives is an emerging theme of the 1990s. The paper sets out some of the main characteristics of contemporary community participation in Britain and argues that developing effective forms of participation which give local communities real influence over decision making will not be easy. Some of the main issues and dilemmas which are likely to be faced are highlighted along with some practical advice for the parties involved.