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How do communities work with green spaces and the environment to make their neighbourhoods better? Research and stories from 150 Big Local areas

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Four individuals from the Big Local programme sit on a panel with former journalist-at-large Louise Tickle in conversation at Connects 2023.
Coronavirus Culture and creativity Environment
‘Where are they now?’: The personal impact of Big...

Join our former journalists-at-large Louise Tickle and Ryan Herman as they reconnect...
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Windmill Hill partnership in front of their new community hub
Environment Spaces and services
‘I want something better for my kids’

In Runcorn, Windmill Hill housing estate is surrounded by natural beauty –...
blog
Environment
A clean energy transition for all: Delivering community energy...

As the new Labour government gets to work, we’re exploring some of...
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Clean energy: In every community

This paper examines Labour’s mission to establish a Local Power Plan, how...
Environment Local economies
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Bright green community centre
Environment Spaces and services
Funding available to support energy efficiency in community buildings

Do you need to save money on your community building? You could...
blog
The bottom of a wind turbine and a group of people standing around it.
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What policymakers can learn from a successful community energy...

Local Trust’s senior policy advisor, Nick Beall, explores some of the key...
blog
Environment
Practical ways to help residents stay warm this winter

Centre for Sustainable Energy share practical tips and resources to help your...
blog
Wind turbine against a cloudy sky
Community spirit Environment Local economies
Lawrence Weston’s winds of change: how the climate movement...

James Goodman, Local Trust’s director of legacy, explores Ambition Lawrence Weston Big...
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Community responses to the climate and cost of living...

Our climate partner, Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE), reflect on the ways...
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How do communities work with green spaces and the environment to make their neighbourhoods better? Research and stories from 150 Big Local areas

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