Community-run buildings benefit the people, partnerships and places that support neighbourhoods to thrive. Using evidence from Big Local, this report by our practice team for the Local Trust underlines the […]

2nd February, 2026


New Local is working with Local Trust to draw on the learning from Big Local and other research to explore how to support the establishment and long-term sustainability of community-run […]

29th October, 2025


Alice Black, Sophie Taylor and Sue Sheehan explain how the London Borough of Camden is embracing neighbourhood ways of working.

22nd April, 2025


Neighbourhood ways of working are being considered by many councils as a way to bring them closer to their communities.

4th December, 2024


Local Trust’s CEO Matt Leach shares three key takeaways from Stronger Things 2024.

17th June, 2024


We explore the positive health and wellbeing impact of the Big Local programme - a hyperlocal community-led initiative.

11th December, 2023


How can communities prevent illness and create their own good health? Could investment at the grassroots help ease the burden on the NHS?

10th December, 2023