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Posted on 27 October 2021

Learnings from Low Traffic Neighbourhood deliberative workshops: A moderator’s perspective

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) are a keenly debated issue with some strong perspectives. We have used deliberative research methods, bringing together residents from three areas which had undergone trials of LTNs to explore the issues in in-depth online workshops. In this blog, NatCen's Kate Belcher and Eliska Holland discuss the experiences of moderators and participants who took part in the research.
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Tags: Climate change, NatCen Centre for Deliberative Research, deliberative research, environment, public engagement, transport
Posted on 10 November 2017 by Alun Humphrey, Director

Commuting – same old, same old?

For many of us, our daily journey to and from work is a big part of our lives. A new report explores how our commute has changed over the past 29 years.
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Tags: transport
Posted on 30 August 2017 by Eleanor Attar Taylor, Senior Researcher

Will concern for the environment put the brakes on car use?

What do the British public think about protecting the environment? Is there concern about the effects of transport on the environment and how willing are people to change their behaviours?
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Tags: BSA, British Social Attitudes, Climate change, environment, transport
Posted on 23 November 2016 by NatCen, Research

NatCen Insights: Autumn Statement

Today Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his first Autumn Statement, the first since Britain's vote to leave the EU. Here we use NatCen data to shed light on how the announcements are likely to be received by the public.
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Tags: British Social Attitudes, budget, renting, tax, transport
Posted on 19 May 2016 by NatCen, Research

NatCen Insights: Queen's Speech 2016

Yesterday the Queen delivered the Government’s legislative plan for the upcoming Parliament. This blog draws on NatCen data to show where the public may stand on the new laws.
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Tags: NHS, National Citizen Service, Wales, crime and justice, devolution, diet, education, extremism, housebuying, politics, tax, transport, universities
Posted on 17 March 2015 by NatCen, Research

Budget 2015 in NatCen Numbers

We take a look at today's budget announcements - the last before the General Election - and use NatCen's research to shed light on how the public are likely to react. We will add more to this blog as we digest the Budget.
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Tags: British Social Attitudes, alcohol, budget, first-time buyer, pension, politics, tax, transport
Posted on 28 September 2012 by Alun Humphrey, Director

Third runway debate set to take-off again

The cabinet reshuffle has thrust the issue of Heathrow’s third runway back into the limelight, with some suggesting Cameron’s moves signal an about turn in the Coalition’s pre-election pledge not to expand the airport. The Heathrow debate has not been drawn along party lines, with politicians from a...
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Tags: 3rd runway, BSA 29, transport
Posted on 03 October 2011 by Alun Humphrey, Director

Life in the fast lane

Yesterday, Transport Minister Phillip Hammond announced government plans to revise the motorway speed limit to 80mph. The increase has already triggered responses from both sides of the debate. But what do the public think about speeding and speed limits? Alun Humphrey talks about findings from our Omnibus survey commissioned by the Department for Transport.
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Tags: BSA, British Social Attitudes, omnibus survey, transport, speeding