The Victorian founders of the settlement movement, which sent students to live and work among the urban poor, would be gratified that their ideas are being hailed as an ideal model for today's community development, writes John Cunningham. Unpublicised and thus unreported, the one publication capable of resolving some of the forthcoming bitter election disputes over who spent what on whom was released last week.
Public expenditure is always high on any election agenda.
This election all three major parties want more expenditure, but this will not end the disputes. Kick starting community spirit Football is increasingly seen as a means of channelling the energy of disaffected young people. The Football Foundation, a charity launched in July last year, aims to promote social inclusion and help counter drug abuse and racism by using soccer as a focal point for developing community spirit. News Dangerous liaisons Asking personal questions puts health visitors at risk Micro wave of optimism Community activists vital for neighbourhood renewal Environment For peat's sake This weekend our TVs will be bombarded with adverts for compost. Wrong, say protesters, who claim important areas of conservation are at risk.