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July 2026
What does ‘neighbourhood working’ look like in practice?

From neighbourhood health to social capital, this year's LGA conference kept...
Community spirit Power and leadership
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hree people are engaged in conversation at a community event inside a hall. In the foreground, a smiling woman shakes hands with another attendee while an older woman stands beside them, listening attentively. Other people chat in the background near large windows, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that reflects community connection and networking.
Community spirit Health and wellbeing
The essential role of communities in a neighbourhood health service

Communities play a vital role in preventing ill health, reducing pressure...
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Three volunteers wearing lanyards stand and chat at the reception desk of a community library. Two women behind the desk smile as they speak with an older woman holding books and magazines. Posters promoting library activities and volunteering are displayed in the foreground, creating a welcoming and community-focused atmosphere.
Community spirit
How can politicians – local and national – best support resident-led initiatives?

As neighbourhood-level initiatives continue to grow across England, politicians have an...
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Two people chat in the doorway of the Par Bay community space, decorated with colourful bunting and a chalkboard sign reading
Health and wellbeing
Building neighbourhood health from the heart of six communities

What does it take to build neighbourhood health that is truly...
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A small group of adults stand talking together indoors at a community event or meeting. In the centre, an older woman with white hair, red glasses and an orange top is speaking, while another person holds a clipboard and takes notes; colourful bunting and posters are visible in the background.
Power and leadership
Community Needs Index: how to access and how it’s evolving

Explore how the Community Needs Index has been used, what the...
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Community spirit
Why the lessons from Big Local are vital for designing fairer funding programmes

As the Big Local programme ends, its lessons are shaping the...
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Community spirit
What is the recipe for big, local change?

What does it take to change a neighbourhood for the better?...
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A group of people seated around tables at an indoor workshop, with a presenter speaking at the front and a screen displaying a diagram titled 'Civic Assets' on the wall behind them.
Local economies
How to make the local economy work for communities

National economic growth doesn't always reach the neighbourhoods that need it...

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