In Runcorn, Windmill Hill housing estate is surrounded by natural beauty – but found itself sidelined and neglected. Today, despite facing challenges, their Big Local partnership has big wins to celebrate with the community – and is committed to creating a better future for the next generation.
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blog Sep 2024
Power and leadership
Amplifying the voices of neighbourhoods
Local Trust’s chair David Warner celebrates the launch of the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (ICON).
News Sep 2024
Matt Leach to depart Local Trust in spring 2025
Matt Leach will be leaving Local Trust in April 2025 as part of the planned downsizing of the organisation,…
research Power and leadership
Neighbourhood Renewal – A St George’s House Consultation
A research consultation held at St George’s House organised by Local Trust asked: how can community-led neighbourhood regeneration succeed?
blog Sep 2024
Community spirit
Power and leadership
A focused mission: Neighbourhoods leading national renewal
Madeleine Jennings, Local Trust’s head of external affairs, explores the creation of new approaches to community policy that focus…
News Sep 2024
Spaces and services
Local Trust launches essay competition for next generation of community researchers
Competition calls for submissions exploring new ideas for community regeneration. Local Trust has partnered with the Centre for Regional…
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Enter Local Trust’s Community Futures essay competition
Our essay competition, asking entrants to explore innovative ideas around community regeneration, is now open for submissions. This competition…
News Sep 2024
Local economies
Press release: Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods launches
Former Social Exclusion Minister Baroness Hilary Armstrong to lead a Commission to build evidence for a government focus on…
blog Sep 2024
Community spirit
Lessons in resident-led change: Celebrating 50 areas completing their Big Local journey
Since the Big Local programme was established in 2010, communities across England have been deciding how best to spend…