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Community spirit and engagement

Explore how community spirit inspires resident-led change

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Community spirit Local economies
New research shows local, resident-led regeneration has doubled business...

The report, Everybody Needs Good Neighbourhoods 2, published on 1 July 2025,...
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Everybody needs good neighbourhoods 2

This report shows that empowering communities boosts local economies, reduces crime, and...
Community spirit Local economies
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Community spirit
Tower Hamlets ‘local hero’ awarded BEM

Leila Lawal from Aberfeldy was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for...
News
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Community spirit
Greater Manchester driving change through the power of community

‘Driving Change: The BIG GM Live Well Bus Tour’ hosts Mayor Andy...
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Community spirit Culture and creativity
Organising successful community events: A community action plan

Download this community action plan to organise successful community events
Voices of Big Local
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Community spirit Health and wellbeing
Changemakers: Building alliances and a sense of belonging in...

As a partnership member of Big Local SW11, Asi Munisi has helped...
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Community spirit
The Big Local survey: What it tells us about...

Jack Loughnane reflects on the results of our final Big Local survey
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Community spirit Health and wellbeing
Power in partnerships: Communities leading the way to better...

Ruby Frankland introduces the action research programme in partnership with NHS Confederation...
Voices of Big Local
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Community spirit Spaces and services
Changemakers: Bringing young people together and improving village life...

Youth centre manager Christine Pattinson led work on Distington Big Local’s play...

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