Social inclusion is a priority issue for many regions. This has been reflected in the regeneration agendas of Government Offices, Regional Development Agencies, through the Single Regeneration Budget, New Deal for Communities and other initiatives.
More information on the national picture
Social exclusion can happen as a result of problems that face one person in their life. But it can also start from birth. Being born into poverty or to parents with low skills still has a major influence on future life chances.
London is a city of contrasts. Inner London is by far the wealthiest area of the European Union but extremes of wealth and success and deprivation and social exclusion can exist almost side by side. The Government Office for London is working to make London a better place for all its diverse communities and tackling social exclusion is a theme that runs across much of our work. By reducing crime, promoting regeneration, neighbourhood renewal and our European funding programmes, and by improving community cohesion and race relations we aim to ensure that everyone can share in London’s success.
