Join our former journalists-at-large Louise Tickle and Ryan Herman as they reconnect with individuals from across Big Local, and explore the personal impact being part of the programme has had on their lives.
In Portsmouth, Fratton Big Local – and now their legacy organisation, Fratton Together – has helped to deliver show-stopping art installations, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the area and inspiring their community.
In Windmill Hill in Runcorn, Nikki and Carole connected over their vision for the redevelopment of St Bert’s church and community hub – which is just one of the legacies their Big Local is leaving for its residents.
In Runcorn, Windmill Hill housing estate is surrounded by natural beauty – but found itself sidelined and neglected. Today, despite facing challenges, their Big Local partnership has big wins to celebrate with the community – and is committed to creating a better future for the next generation.
Elaine is the chair of Big Local Shadsworth with Whitebirk in Blackburn. As they become the 50th of 150 areas to complete their Big Local journey, she shares the impact of their work and the legacy they’re continuing locally.
In the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, support from North meets South Big Local has enabled volunteers Aisha and Annette to turn their vision for a children’s Messy Play project into reality.
In the Big Local area of North meets South, chair Roy Figes explains how they broke down barriers and brought two communities together. Find out how they have been addressing issues affecting younger people and listening to what residents really wanted for their area.
Getting involved in Big Local helped Donna Crutcher through a tough time. She explains how the caring community she has known since childhood has benefitted from a shared space and new opportunities for connection.
When Angie Buss retired to Blackpool, she felt a duty to volunteer to improve her new community. She shares how Revoelution Big Local has changed residents’ experiences of the area.
