Where People Meet: The future of our shared community assets

New Local is working with the Rayne Trust to deliver research into the role that community centres play in public life.

As part of this work, we will examine the origins of these spaces and the role they currently play, before setting out an ambitious vision of their future and the contribution they could make to the regeneration of our places.

Our focus is on:

• The impact community centres have on health and wellbeing
• The role they play as enablers of social connection
• The complementary value they bring as part of a broader landscape of civic assets
• And the importance of high-quality design in creating inclusive and people-centred spaces that are fit for the future.

If you have any insights or evidence to share on the above, please get in touch.

We’re also on the look out for examples of innovative community centres (physical, multi-functional spaces open to a broad range of users) that are making a difference locally. Please get in touch if you know of one that is worth shouting about.

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