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Handforth in hindsight: The future of hyperlocal governance in England

14 Mar 2024

In this report funded by Local Trust, IPPR North set out what is needed to renew and expand hyperlocal governance across England.

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Hyperlocal governance has huge potential. It can give people a greater say in their areas, helping them determine and deliver what is needed in their neighbourhoods, and bring social benefits to communities as well.

In this report, Handforth in hindsight: The future of hyperlocal governance in England, IPPR North recognise the potential and merits of the existing parish council model whilst highlighting the issues with it – some of which were illustrated by a viral video of a Handforth council meeting in 2021.