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News and stories

A collection of brilliant stories and features on resident-led change

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July 2025
Marking a moment: 100 areas complete their Big Local journey

Our CEO Rachel Rowney  reflects on a key Big Local milestone and...
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Big Local celebrates 100 areas completing their journey

This summer marks more than a decade of resident-led change as 100...
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Why improving local transport is more crucial than ever

Marking Better Transport Week, Local Trust CEO, Rachel Rowney, shares why improving...
Voices of Big Local
July 2025
Building a legacy: how Chelsea’s Big Local is here to stay

Shahee Islam is the chair of World’s End and Lots Road Big...
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May 2025
New report reveals £1.7bn boost from All Neighbourhoods Thriving fund

Exploring how investing in social infrastructure delivers strong returns, with insights from...
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From hut to hub: how Moorsley rebuilt its community...

Moorsley, a former mining village in the North East of England, is...
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The community power podcast: Series two

We’re back for a second series – exploring what happens when you...
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May 2025
Organising successful community events: A community action plan

Download this community action plan to organise successful community events
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