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News May 2025

Groundbreaking analysis shows significant long-term economic benefit to investing in social infrastructure

New research by Local Trust and Frontier Economics outlines that the Government can reap £1.7bn of economic rewards by…

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The Impact of Scaling Social Infrastructure Investment

An updated analysis shows the proposed £500m ANT fund could deliver £3.50 return per £1 invested—boosting local communities and supporting government missions

blog May 2025

What research tells us about community-led health responses

Lucy reflects on our latest academic seminar on community responses to health – thinking about communities’ roles in providing preventative health interventions as well as in working in partnership with health services to promote community-based activity and improve access to mainstream healthcare.

blog May 2025 Spaces and services

Bridges between people, not just places: the case for social infrastructure

The government’s current infrastructure plans focus heavily on physical infrastructure while overlooking the vital role of community spaces and networks in supporting civic life. Local Trust’s policy officer, Kyle Vanelli, expands on the key recommendation from our submission to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Project Delivery – investing in social infrastructure.

blog May 2025 Health and wellbeing

Building healthy neighbourhoods through community action

Kyle Vanelli reflects on our health policy sprint and outlines the key changes needed for a new approach to building healthy neighbourhood.

News May 2025 Housing

Delivery of affordable housing should not be at the expense of social infrastructure, Local Trust warns

As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill enters its commons committee stage, Local Trust was called to give evidence to the HCLG select committee on its proposals.

blog May 2025 Community spirit