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Housing and new developments
What is needed for new places and their future residents to thrive over the long term?
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Health inequalities
Community-led initiatives targeting those most at risk of experiencing health inequalities.
blog Jul 2025
Community spirit
Health and wellbeing
A Neighbourhood Health Service: Community sector reflections on the NHS 10 Year Plan
The NHS 10 Year Plan’s shift toward community-based healthcare is a welcome step, however without deeper partnerships with local organisations, it risks falling short. Long-term funding, community co-design and local infrastructure is required for the Plan to succeed.
News Jul 2025
Community spirit
Big Local celebrates 100 areas completing their journey
This summer marks more than a decade of resident-led change as 100 areas complete the Big Local programme –…
blog Jul 2025
Community spirit
Marking a moment: 100 areas complete their Big Local journey
Our CEO Rachel Rowney reflects on a key Big Local milestone and what comes next
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Big Local programme closing – FAQs
In March 2026, the Big Local programme will close. Read our frequently asked questions to find out more.
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100 neighbourhoods: Celebrating Big Local change
This summer marks a significant milestone for Big Local, as we celebrate 100 areas completing the programme.
News Jul 2025
Community spirit
Local economies
New research shows local, resident-led regeneration has doubled business growth in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities
The report, Everybody Needs Good Neighbourhoods 2, published on 1 July 2025, provides compelling evidence that supporting residents to…