In the most deprived 20 per cent of areas across England just over a third of people are income deprived and one in five of men and women are unemployed. Of the 80 districts categorised as the ‘most deprived ‘ in 2004 , 78 remained in this category in 2007. In response to the faltering regeneration programme, plans will be announced next month to give councils a greater role in economic development. Strengthening the role of councils is part of a Government drive to turn around deprived areas and ensure no-one is disadvantaged by where they live.
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