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Close out and move on from Big Local

Guidance, support and inspiration for Big Local partnerships and LTOs closing out from the Big Local programme and thinking about their Big Local legacy

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Essential close out guidance

Essential guidance to support Big Local partnerships and LTOs to close out and move on from the Big Local programme
Close out FAQs

Find frequently asked questions and answers about closing out from the Big Local programme
Get support to close out of Big Local

An overview of the approach we are taking to support Big Local areas close out and move on from the programme
Communicating your close out

Ideas for communicating close out and how good communications can help shape your Big Local legacy
Legacy network offers

Sign up for membership to national networks that can continue to support your work after you close out of the Big Local programme
Wider networks of support

Wider networks that can help support specific projects or outcomes in your area after you've closed out of the Big Local programme
Close out stories

Read about the different ways other Big Local areas are approaching close out and their local legacy in our stories section

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