In February 2007 the North Staffordshire Regeneration Partnership commissioned The Work Foundation to undertake an independent review of the economic and social circumstances of North Staffordshire (the three local authorities of Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands). There were three objectives for the study: first, to develop a distinctive and evidence-based vision for North Staffordshire; second, to ensure that key stakeholders were engaged in the process and agreed with this vision; and third, to raise the profile of the area.
The reports below set out our findings and recommended vision, building on our conversations with key stakeholders, as well as on our review of available literature and data (using our Ideopolis framework). The overview report, summarising the key findings, sets out why the area needs to act, what the challenges and opportunities are in the context of a changing economy, recommends a vision for the area to aspire to, and makes headline recommendations about priorities for action to address the difficulties.
If you have any queries about the report please contact Alexandra Jones on ajones@theworkfoundation.com.
Executive Summary
Detailed papers
Transforming North Staffordshire Overview
Transforming North Staffordshire Evidence Paper A: The Changing Economy
Transforming North Staffordshire Evidence Paper B: Key Issues for North Staffordshire
Transforming North Staffordshire Evidence Paper C: Action Planning Group Recommendations
Transforming North Staffordshire Evidence Paper D — Detailed Recommendations
Transforming North Staffordshire Evidence Paper E: The Work Foundation’s Approach