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News Sep 2024
Local economies
Press release: Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods launches
Former Social Exclusion Minister Baroness Hilary Armstrong to lead a Commission to build evidence for a government focus on…
blog Sep 2024
Community spirit
Lessons in resident-led change: Celebrating 50 areas completing their Big Local journey
Since the Big Local programme was established in 2010, communities across England have been deciding how best to spend…
News Sep 2024
Community spirit
Press release: Big Local celebrates 50 areas completing their programme journey
This summer marked a significant milestone for Big Local, as 50 areas completed their Big Local journey – one…
News Sep 2024
Community spirit
North meets South: Three reflections on closing out of the Big Local programme
In July 2024, North meets South Big Local in Essex closed out of the Big Local programme. Their legacy…
Voices of Big Local Sep 2024
Local economies
Spaces and services
‘We’re here to serve the community and that legacy is set to continue’
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.
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Press and media centre
Local Trust’s press and media team can provide information for journalists on issues relating to communities, neighbourhood renewal and…
blog Sep 2024
Creating safer streets: preventing crime by investing in communities
In this blog, Natasha Meldrum focuses on the issue of crime – and the ways that communities across the country have worked to build civic pride and support vulnerable people.
research
Tackling crime: In every neighbourhood
Crime in disadvantaged areas is not inevitable and can be prevented by long term, community-led action. This paper explores how neighbourhoods with strong social infrastructure act as crucial preventative measure.