Get the inside track on Kevin McCloud And The Big Town Plan from Project Director David Barrie, who has been involved in all elements of the project from the outset.
Read David Barrie's Castleford Regeneration blog here >>
Alongside the regeneration project was a community media project which helped residents chart the changes taking place in their community. The resulting films - Making it Work, Spray Down Your Way and Cutting it at Cutsyke - are on Community Channel.
To find architects and urban designers, visit the Royal Institute of British Architects’ website . The case study library on this website and at www.cabe.org.uk are useful background research and will help you get to grips with the language of regeneration.
www.togetherwecan.direct.gov.uk provides information about local sources of help including organisations, sources of funding and advice.
The Nationwide Federation for Community Organisations promotes and supports action by ordinary people in their neighbourhoods and communities.
For inspiration, read: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make A Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell, £7.99 from Amazon
The Northern College (01226 776000) runs three days courses, (residential and non-residential) useful for individuals and community groups wanting to focus on specific campaigns.
The Communities and Local Government website has an overview and information about the national strategy
The Academy for Sustainable Communities can point you to resources and training.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations has a wide range of information about the voluntary sector.
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