At this event we will talk through our latest research report, Where People Meet: How We Celebrate, Sustain and Reimagine Community Centres. Following the launch of the report, we would like […]

8th May, 2025


How can we build consensus on polarising issues in our communities? What opportunities might AI-powered technology offer to make this process easier, cheaper, and quicker? We are working with Demos […]

7th May, 2025


This event is part of our ongoing offer to members, supporting local leaders and partners to navigate – and shape – the next chapter of the UK’s devolution story.  As […]

22nd April, 2025


We’re now onsite at the Guildhall and won’t be able to respond to messages at this time. Please refer to the information below for your last-minute needs. I CAN’T MAKE […]

15th April, 2025


Join senior officers and strategic leaders affected by Local Government Reorganisation to collectively navigate this period of significant change.    We are convening a series of sessions bringing in leading local […]

20th March, 2025


Across policy and practice there is growing energy and momentum around the idea of place-based public service budgets. At its core this approach is about identifying, coordinating and pooling existing […]

20th March, 2025


Join senior officers and strategic leaders affected by Local Government Reorganisation to collectively navigate this period of significant change.    We are convening a series of sessions bringing in leading local […]

20th March, 2025


Bridging the digital divide is essential for local authorities striving to create inclusive and thriving communities.

18th March, 2025


Join us for this member exclusive Lunch and Learn session focused on how to impactfully use participatory budgeting to engage with your communities.   We’ve spent the last few months […]

12th March, 2025


Join senior officers and strategic leaders affected by Local Government Reorganisation to collectively navigate this period of significant change.    We are convening a series of sessions bringing in leading local […]

3rd March, 2025



28th February, 2025


Tackling empty homes in the UK is a critical step toward addressing the housing crisis and revitalizing communities.

27th February, 2025


This roundtable event will hear the findings from Carnegie’s report and discuss how focusing on collective wellbeing can help to shape better policy decisions. Now in its second year, the […]

17th February, 2025


Join us for this member exclusive Lunch and Learn session with Laura Hughes, Partner/Head of Public Law at Browne Jacobson, where we will delve into the Practical guide to the […]

29th January, 2025


How do we tell better stories? Use data intelligently? Connect with diverse communities? Counter misinformation? Community-powered councils require a different kind of communications. Join New Local for our first workshop […]

6th December, 2024


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

4th December, 2024


At this event we will talk through our latest research report, Constructing Consensus: The case for community-powered development and regeneration. Unblocking the planning system is a top national priority, and […]

22nd November, 2024


Join us for an inspiring, peer-driven session designed to tackle the real challenges and opportunities councils and communities face today. At this Innovation Exchange we will focus on councils building […]

11th November, 2024


It is vital that public spaces work for the residents and communities that live and work in them.  Whether the public spaces are high streets, parks, public service buildings, they […]

11th November, 2024


The complexities of transforming health services are vast with many different priorities and variables to consider.  Place-based systems leadership can unlock barriers and open doors within services to help deliver […]

11th November, 2024


Building community cohesion where trust and a sense of belonging are paramount is imperative to help communities and places thrive.  We have seen recently what happens without a long-term commitment […]

11th November, 2024


Many councils have committed to net zero, but embedding climate resilience into whole-organisation transformation remains a major challenge. This session will explore how local authorities can integrate climate risk into […]

11th November, 2024


Adopting a ‘communities in the lead’ approach is gaining traction across local authorities.  What this means for different places varies, but the focus of improving the lives of residents and […]

11th November, 2024


Tackling inequality and disadvantage head on by targeting resources at the most deprived areas within your patch is a brave proposal.  How transformative can this approach be within a long-term strategy? […]

11th November, 2024


Bridging the digital divide is essential for local authorities striving to create inclusive and thriving communities. Addressing digital literacy challenges empowers individuals to better access opportunities and engage with local […]

11th November, 2024


Tackling empty homes in the UK is a critical step toward addressing the housing crisis and revitalizing communities. With thousands of properties lying unused while housing demand continues to soar, […]

11th November, 2024


At this event we will talk through our latest research report, Constructing Consensus: The case for community-powered development and regeneration. Following the launch of the report, we would like to […]

7th November, 2024


Using outcomes-focused relational working to reduce demand on statutory services can be difficult, but it has the potential to help local authorities effectively deliver preventative interventions.

5th November, 2024


Get ready to celebrate and get inspired at Your Next Generation Celebration. After an exceptional year of connection and growth, we are delighted to offer participants of our Next Generation […]

23rd October, 2024


Our coaching programme brings together the rising stars from councils to collaborate on real-world challenges they encounter in their roles. It’s an invaluable opportunity for professional growth, while also fostering […]

22nd October, 2024


Our coaching programme brings together the rising stars from councils to collaborate on real-world challenges they encounter in their roles. It’s an invaluable opportunity for professional growth, while also fostering […]

22nd October, 2024


Our coaching programme brings together the rising stars from councils to collaborate on real-world challenges they encounter in their roles. It’s an invaluable opportunity for professional growth, while also fostering […]

22nd October, 2024


Our coaching programme brings together the rising stars from councils to collaborate on real-world challenges they encounter in their roles. It’s an invaluable opportunity for professional growth, while also fostering […]

22nd October, 2024


We put Hal Khanom in our ‘How We Did It’ hot seat to hear how the London Borough of Barnet has developed its equalities strategy, A Fairer Barnet.

17th October, 2024


Working towards a fairer share of wealth across a locality helps bind communities together and gives the impetus to help drive forward the local economy.

15th October, 2024


New Local is working with independent funder The Rayne Trust to undertake research into the role that community assets such as community centres have in public life. Local authorities have […]

1st October, 2024


Creating a strategy that is shaped by frontline services as well as those accessing them is vital for local authorities.

17th September, 2024


Join us for this member only Lunch and Learn session with Catherine Mangan, Professor of Public Management and Leadership at the Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham and […]

23rd July, 2024


Making the case for preventative services can be difficult, so it is vital that interventions can evidence their efficacy. Bridges Outcomes Partnerships have been working as part of the changing […]

23rd July, 2024


Colleagues throughout local government are still stuck between the rock of shrinking resources and the hard place of rising demand in many (if not all) service areas. The effect of […]

23rd July, 2024


Tackling inequalities within communities is a vital issue for all local authorities. But often equalities strategies do not deliver for residents in a way that they expect or need. How […]

22nd July, 2024


Neighbourhood ways of working are being considered by many councils as a way to bring them closer to their communities. The opportunities it can foster include building better relationships and delivering […]

19th July, 2024


Councils have long aspired to engage residents in hyper-local decisions and collaboration through local democratic structures like Area Forums. There are great examples out there, but amidst a huge trust […]

18th July, 2024


Maximising and building a strong local economy is essential to help communities thrive. Councils can use economic levers and work with their communities, anchor institutions and businesses to help drive forward […]

18th July, 2024


Lydia Hutchings and Beth Kilheeney explain how the Greater Manchester Better Outcomes Partnership works with young people to prevent homelessness and how the project is being evaluated.

11th July, 2024


Real-time data is a powerful tool for councils. Throughout the life cycle of a project, data can show what works and what doesn’t, leading to better decision making and improved outcomes.

10th July, 2024


Our latest research project has focused on exploring Community powered regeneration. The project is in partnership with Browne Jacobson and Local Partnerships. We have been exploring how the current approach […]

11th June, 2024


Our latest research project has focused on exploring Community powered regeneration. The project is in partnership with Browne Jacobson and Local Partnerships. We have been exploring how the current approach […]

11th June, 2024


Watch recordings from our flagship community power event of the year. Password: SkyFullOfStars Member Events A confidential and safe environment in which participants share and learn real-life insights. 

4th June, 2024


Radical Leaders has now happened! If you are interested in hearing about similar events, please sign up to our mailing list. 19-20 September 2024Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London We’ve […]

26th April, 2024