This member-exclusive Innovation Explored focuses on how place shaping could look for your council and the benefits of this way of working both for colleagues and for communities.

24th June, 2025

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

27th February, 2025

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Croydon Labour councillor Rowenna Davis explores why some town centres thrive while others decline - and what councils can do to turn the tide.

26th February, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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A new report from think tank New Local warns that the government’s plans for housebuilding targets will be at risk unless the planning system gives communities more power and influence […]

23rd October, 2024

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How can community power unlock our fraught planning system?

21st October, 2024

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This member-exclusive Innovation Explored explores the importance of collaboration with communities in planning and development

25th June, 2024

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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

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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

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New Local is undertaking a major research project looking at how community power could build better regeneration and development in the UK.

8th May, 2024

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Once described as the 'scrag-end' of Kingston-upon-Thames, Tolworth was less a destination, more a place to pass through or avoid completely. That was until a group of local residents decided to add a bit of colour, playfulness and plastic...

29th July, 2021

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Mark Pepper was born and bred in Lawrence Weston, an historically neglected estate on the outskirts of Bristol. After one of the area’s last public spaces was closed, Mark and […]

24th May, 2021

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