News from Local Trust and the Big Local programme
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Local Trust newsletter October 2017
New support coming to Big Local areas
Big Local areas will soon be able to access a wider range of specialist, tailored support. Rachel Rowney, Local Trust's director of programmes and resources, explains more. Read Rachel's blog.
The Grammar of Change
Big Local in action
In a new essay about Big Local, author David Boyle examines the powerful stories of the residents involved and challenges established ideas about what it takes to create local change. Order your free copy.
Help for areas owning and managing land
Get inspiration, tips and support to think ambitiously about owning land and other assets. Find out about a new support offer for Big Local areas from our partner, Shared Assets.
Additional funding for Big Local areas
Big Local areas will each be receiving an extra £105,000 on top of the £1 million already committed to make their areas even better places to live. Find out more.
Back on the map: East Cleveland rides the Klondike
Watch the film to find out how East Cleveland Villages Big Local attracted a national bike race to their patch of Yorkshire, and hear about its impact on community spirit.
Collaboration is key
Marking the launch of a new Community Collaboration guide for councillors from Local Trust and LGiU, Matt Leach explains how Big Local is helping to forge new relationships between councils and communities. Read Matt's blog.
Empowered Communities
Summer blog series
Catch up on emerging ideas about the future of communities. There are blogs about wellbeing, feminism, activism, economic regeneration, refugees, public services, arts and - of course - power.
Evidence sent to House of Lords committee
Collating our emerging findings about the impact of Big Local, our submission to the Committee on Citizenship and Civic Engagement sets out what is different about Big Local and how it can benefit people, organisations and places, especially in disadvantaged areas. Read the full submission.
Access to media-savvy volunteers
Media Trust has a new service that matches community groups with media professionals who volunteer their help in a variety of ways. It's a really useful way to access a (free!) helping hand with your area's marketing or publicity. Find out more.
Catch up on Our Bigger Story
15 Big Local areas are taking part in a multimedia evaluation of Big Local, and recording their experiences through community research, blogs, photos, digital stories, films and other media. Two recent blogs by the Our Bigger Story research team reflect on what has been learnt so far.
- 'Seeing is believing' by Rob Macmillan. Read the blog
- 'How residents are managing complexity' by Mandy Wilson. Read the blog
Big Local in the news
'Redditch United encouraging young footballers'
Church Hill Big Local expands sports opportunities for young people. Read article.
'Mural created by over 1,000 people unveiled in Plaistow'
Ambitious community arts project from Plaistow South Big Local. Read article.
'Bristol residents plan their own community housing project'
Lawrence Weston Big Local were featured in the Big Issue. Read article.
'Three Shropshire villages to reveal plans for the future'
Positive coverage of Three Parishes Big Local's consultation on their revised Big Local plan. Read article.
Four new rules for radicals
"Mention innovation to a community group and you'll get a polarised response."
Local Trust’s new innovation lead, David King, considers some problems with innovation - and how to solve them. Read the blog.
Please use the new Big Lottery Fund logo
Big Local areas are required to acknowledge the Big Lottery Fund by using their logo on publicity materials. The logo has changed. Get the logo.
You don't have to update the logo on old materials you made in the past, but please use the current logo on all new materials you create.
Upcoming learning and networking events
For Big Local residents
'Implement and review community projects' event, 6 October in Barnsley
'Measuring the impact of Big Local in your area' event, 11 October in Bolton
'Young people at the heart of Big Local' event, 24 October in Derby
'Jobs and a strong local economy' event, 10 November in London
'Unlocking the potential of land' event, 29 November in London
The Local Trust office has moved
Please update your records
The Local Trust office has moved to CAN Mezzanine, 7-14 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YR. Our main telephone number has not changed, but there have been changes to the direct dial telephone numbers of some staff.
