This module documents the recent shift from government to governance and considers how devolved and multi-level governance can support or challenge the development of sustainable communities within the UK. This will include an introduction to policy-making and delivery, `good governance' principles; delivery agencies and partnerships drawing on examples from urban and rural regeneration strategies. The role played by local strategies will also be examined. Innovation in local governance in the form of neighbourhood management and participatory budgeting will be discussed.

Students will consider community stakeholders in the emerging governance landscape and the potential for improved place-shaping and well-being with particular attention paid to the role of the voluntary sector and civil society organisations. They will evaluate the practice and success of local governance structures and partnerships designed to enhance a community's sustainable development, drawing examples from:

- Individual and community health & wellbeing
- Environmental quality
- Service provision and housing
- Community safety & policing
- Transport
- Economy and employment

The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 24 hours of class support and 126 hours of independent and self directed study. Class contact will include guest lectures and self-directed study to complete group work with tutor support.
The 126 hours of self directed study and independent learning will include guided reading from core texts and web based resources to develop their understanding of the module themes.

Teaching room with PCs, Interactive white board, access to Learning Resource Centre.
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DCLG (2006) Strong and prosperous communities TSO, London.
DCLG (2008) Communities in control, TSO: London.
Imrie, R, Lees, L. & Raco, M. (2008) Regenerating London: Governance, Sustainability and Community. Routledge: London.
Jones, P. & Evans, J. (2008) Urban Regeneration in the UK: Theory and Practice. Sage: London.
Maguire Kath and Truscott Frances (2007) Active governance: The value added by community involvement in governance through local strategic partnerships Joseph Rowntree Trust
Morphet, J. (2007) Modern Local Government. Sage: London.

Formative Assessment
A series of formative exercises running within and alongside the weekly lectures will provide opportunities for students to develop their understanding of the ideas and concepts contained within the module. Students will receive both peer and lecturer feedback for their poster presentation development and will receive advice and guidance on the contents of their portfolios.

Summative Assessment
Poster Presentation. Working in pairs or small groups, students will present an in-depth analysis of the changing governance structures and service delivery in relation to sustainable communities via a poster presentation and defence (10mins for each peer question session). The poster will receive a group mark weighted at 20% (LO3).

Students will also need to submit individual portfolios demonstrating evidence of their investigation, research and reflection 80% (LO1 and LO2).