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News Jul 2025
Community spirit
Local economies
New research shows local, resident-led regeneration has doubled business growth in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities
The report, Everybody Needs Good Neighbourhoods 2, published on 1 July 2025, provides compelling evidence that supporting residents to…
research Community spirit
Local economies
Everybody needs good neighbourhoods 2
This report shows that empowering communities boosts local economies, reduces crime, and reduces child poverty through grassroots leadership.
News Jun 2025
Community spirit
Tower Hamlets ‘local hero’ awarded BEM
Leila Lawal from Aberfeldy was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for her tireless work for the community in Tower Hamlets.
research Health and wellbeing
Health starts in the neighbourhood
This report shares a new vision for healthcare that prioritises prevention, community collaboration, and local decision-making
blog Jun 2025
Spaces and services
Why improving local transport is more crucial than ever
Marking Better Transport Week, Local Trust CEO, Rachel Rowney, shares why improving local transport matters more than ever for doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
News Jun 2025
Community spirit
Greater Manchester driving change through the power of community
‘Driving Change: The BIG GM Live Well Bus Tour’ hosts Mayor Andy Burnham, showcasing pioneering community-led spaces in Greater Manchester.
blog May 2025
Local economies
New report reveals £1.7bn boost from All Neighbourhoods Thriving fund
Exploring how investing in social infrastructure delivers strong returns, with insights from the All Neighbourhoods Thriving fund.