Big Local programme

Major milestone reached in the Big Local programme

As the first Big Local neighbourhood reaches the end of the programme, our chief exec, Matt Leach celebrates the achievements of Cresswell, Ellington, Linton and Lynemouth (CELL) Big Local, and highlights its importance to current debates about levelling up and community power.

Below: Members of CELL Big Local fly kites in front of the recently regenerated Pele tower to celebrate the achievements of the Big Local.

The legacy of Big Local: History, with a future

Angus McCabe, Senior Research Fellow at the Third Sector Research Centre, explores what Big Local areas are leaving behind – and what they are taking with them into the future.

Community action

How can communities address fuel poverty?

Centre for Sustainable Energy share practical tips and resources to help communities become more resilient to the fuel poverty crisis. 

Community Power podcast

Highlights from series one

In the final episode of the series we look back at some of the best bits with chief exec, Matt Leach. We will be back for more of the Community Power podcast later this year. 

'Left behind' neighbourhoods

Inquiry launched - call for submissions

The APPG for ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods is seeking written or video evidence across the Levelling Up White Paper’s policy focus areas and missions to support its Levelling Up inquiry.

Resident-led

The impact of the pandemic on resident-led participation

Our latest annual partnership review reveals the impact of the pandemic on resident-led participation and a compelling story of the commitment, passion and resilience of Big Local volunteers who continued to deliver their plans or adapted them quickly in response.

Big Local 

Make it Happen campaign launches for Big Local areas

If you’re part of a Big Local partnership, you can sign up for our new Make it Happen newsletter and discover all the latest support offers, resources and events as part of the Make it Happen campaign.

Below: Members of Aberfeldy Big Local in East London celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.