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News Nov 2019
Local economies
Spaces and services
Left-behind places: A new index finds neglect in Britain’s banlieues
This article was first featured in The Economist, looking at the association between a neighbourhood’s position on the Community Needs Index and its support for Brexit
podcast Power and leadership
Supporting women in community leadership
This new podcast episode explores how women’s leadership benefits communities.
blog Oct 2019
Skills
Building stronger relationships
How your Big Local can build stronger and more collaborative relationships
research Local economies
Achieving local economic change: what works?
What can be learnt from 40 years of local economic regeneration policy?
blog Oct 2019
Community spirit
Meet our new journalist-at-large, Ryan Herman
Ryan Herman shares his excitement for being our new journalist-at-large
blog Oct 2019
Culture and creativity
Spaces and services
Using arts to reclaim an area
The Portland Inn Project on installing a temporary community space
blog Oct 2019
Local economies
The value of community-minded businesses
Margaret Bolton reflects on the value of community-minded businesses