Using evidence from Big Local, this report shows how long-term investment in community-run buildings provides essential infrastructure for neighbourhood renewal.
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Pride in Place Winter Event Series: Newcastle
This event is your opportunity to find out more about the Pride in Place programme from MHCLG, connect with…
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Pride in Place Winter Event Series: Leeds
This event is your opportunity to find out more about the Pride in Place programme from MHCLG, connect with…
blog Jan 2026
Community spirit
Power and leadership
Learning from Big Local: evidence from 15 years of community-led change
After 15 years, 150 communities, and over £200 million invested, we know more than ever about how real community power is built — and sustained. The Learning from Big Local website launches, offering comprehensive evidence from one of England’s most ambitious place-based programmes.
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Civic rewilding: Applying the lessons from Big Local
This report tells the story of the Big Local programme. Did it work? And what does it teach us about the practice of reviving civic life?
News Jan 2026
Community spirit
Evidence from “truly transformational” resident-led programme shows communities can create lasting change in their neighbourhoods
The start of 2026 marks almost a decade and a half of a resident-led change programme across England. As…
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Pride in Place Winter Event Series: Liverpool
This event is your opportunity to find out more about the Pride in Place programme from MHCLG, connect with…
blog Jan 2026
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Spaces and services
Why green spaces are essential to thriving social infrastructure
Madeleine Jennings, explores a report from More in Common on the role green spaces play in building pride in place and strong social infrastructure.
News Jan 2026
Community spirit
Big Local heroes: King’s New Year Honours 2026
The 2026 New Year Honours List includes three Big Local names – Donna-Marie Inwood, Christine Pattinson and Angie Buss – recognised for their services to their communities.