To mark Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the contribution of the dedicated women who volunteer across the Big Local programme – and calling for greater investment in women’s community leadership in the future.
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Voices of Big Local Mar 2024
Community spirit
Spaces and services
‘Newington is the complete opposite of what it used to be’
With a buzzing community centre at the heart of their achievements and leaving a negative reputation behind, Newington Big Local has a lot to be proud of.
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What is a Community Wealth Fund?
A Community Wealth Fund would invest in the neighbourhoods that most need it, building community confidence and capacity and…
research Power and leadership
Handforth in hindsight: The future of hyperlocal governance in England
In this report, IPPR North set out what is needed to renew and expand hyperlocal governance across England.
blog Mar 2024
Power and leadership
How can neighbourhood governance positively impact communities?
As IPPR North publishes its report on hyper-local neighbourhood governance, Nick Beall explores what the next government must do to ensure devolution succeeds and communities feel encouraged to take back control.
Voices of Big Local Mar 2024
Community spirit
Changemakers: Addressing local needs and growing community resilience
Brenda Lines has approached her role as chair of Big Local DY10 with a strategic mindset. Here, she tells us about the measurable impact they have made in the community, and how the biggest success of the partnership has been enabling people to grow.
Voices of Big Local Feb 2024
Community spirit
Changemakers: Bringing divided neighbourhoods together in the West Midlands
Tracy Lowe has led a youth club in her Black Country community for three decades. Now, she chairs Grace Mary to Lion Farm (GM2LF) Big Local, which is transforming relationships across several local estates.
blog Feb 2024
Community spirit
Transforming civic life: The Big Local story
Local Trust CEO Matt Leach reflects on the story of the Big Local programme and how it has transformed neighbourhoods across England.
research Power and leadership
The Big Local story
This summary report distils extensive research on the design and delivery of the Big Local programme, providing some lessons for the implementation of a proposed Community Wealth Fund.