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How can spaces and services impact people's ability to support each other and thrive in a community?

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The resurgence of neighbourhood working at the local government...

New research for Local Trust and 3ni, the national network for neighbourhood...
Voices of Big Local
Music performance from a group of older people
Health and wellbeing Spaces and services
‘The catalyst for all of this was Big Local’

In Windmill Hill in Runcorn, Nikki and Carole connected over their vision...
Voices of Big Local
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 –...
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Local Trust launches essay competition for next generation of...
Voices of Big Local
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Local economies Spaces and services
‘We’re here to serve the community and that legacy...

Elaine is the chair of Big Local Shadsworth with Whitebirk in Blackburn....
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Towards opportunity for all: Addressing educational inequalities one neighbourhood...

Breaking down barriers to opportunity is one of the new Labour government’s...
Voices of Big Local
Reverend Bob White
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‘Having something secure for 10 years transformed the whole...

Reverend Bob White shares how listening to, supporting and celebrating community members...
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Community spirit Equality, diversity and inclusion Spaces and services
Changemakers: Reducing isolation and inspiring connection in West Yorkshire

After joining Keighley Big Local in 2016, chair Fiona Thompson shares the...
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Funding available to support energy efficiency in community buildings

Do you need to save money on your community building? You could...

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