In an overlooked area of East Finchley, chair of Grange Big Local, James Masters, tells us how they set out to encourage residents to bond together and instil a sense of civic pride.
George Hill’s work in Kingswood and Hazel Leys Big Local (KHL) spans 12 years, focused on making Kingswood and…
Derek Bramham has been the chair of Big Local Thurnscoe for over a decade. He reflects on the local regeneration that’s been made possible, thanks to Big Local funding and the hard work of the community.
Local Trust, a place-based funder delivering the Big Local programme, has released its latest policy report, calling for the…
With the release of the party manifestos ahead of the UK general election, what do we know about the key policies from Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats – and will these make a difference to the country’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods?
As the anticipation builds ahead of July’s general election, Local Trust is asking politicians from all parties to focus their attention on neighbourhoods.
Local Trust’s neighbourhoods manifesto calls for the next government to commit to improving the prospects of doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods – those that have the highest levels of deprivation and weakest social infrastructure.
Strong communities, with the power and resources to make key decisions on what is best for them, have the potential to transform their areas and improve the quality of life for the people who call them home.
Local Trust’s CEO Matt Leach reflects on New Local’s 2024 Stronger Things conference – and why we need to support communities to build power for themselves.
