Power to Change

Did you see The Guardian editorial on the community strands within the Devolution White Paper? It discusses the community right to buy and references our recent report 'Fixing the foundations: A communities strategy for Britain'. The piece rightly argues that ownership and local power can help begin to rebuild our social fabric, but the right resources and support need to sit alongside the new rights. Read here: https://lnkd.in/engiNren

Our offices will be closed until the new year. We'll be back making the case for community businesses from the 6th! Wishing our friends and partners a great festive break. ✨

🏙️ Have you read our blog about the communities transforming their local department stores into vibrant cultural hubs, workspaces, and health centres? 🏬 Read here: https://lnkd.in/esPCAh_p

CASE STUDY 🌍 | Sparks, Bristol: Sparks is turning Bristol's old Marks & Spencer into an interactive, sustainable department store. Run by Artspace Lifespace and the Global Goals Centre . It's a hub for education and independent retail. 🌱 https://lnkd.in/edih7HwE

BLOG✍️ | What does the Devolution White Paper actually mean for communities? Read Josh Westerling's new analysis 👇 https://lnkd.in/g_FwQQfm #CommunityPower #LocalLeadership #Devolution

NEWSLETTER 🗞️ | Read about the communities reimagining department stores, as well as the latest community business news, political commentary, events, and opportunities 🌟👇 https://lnkd.in/efyrG4Vs

CASE STUDY 👵 | Haven Community Hub: Westcliff-on-Sea's former Havens store now includes a one-stop hub for older people, offering dementia care, health services, and a community café. https://lnkd.in/ejDPJksB #community #regeneration #highstreet

CASE STUDY 🏢 | Department, Ryde: the former Packs department store is now a vibrant arts hub thanks to Shademakers. This space is a testament to the power of community-led transformation 🎨 https://lnkd.in/eGXXdQAw

Monday's Devolution White Paper includes a Community Right to Buy which will ensure that more community organisations and groups can protect spaces they care about and run them for the benefit of their whole community. 🏘️✨ Read this from Annoushka Deighton at Stretford Public Hall, We're Right Here Community Campaign Leader 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/eqSMJsHe The We're Right Here campaign has long advocated for a Community Power Act, to shift power to the local level, ensuring that communities have a real say in shaping their futures. 🏘️✨ #CommunityPower #Devolution #CommunityRighttoBuy #Regeneration

CAMPAIGN WIN! Since our launch, we’ve campaigned for a Community Right to Buy. Today, the Government has officially committed to implementing this policy. 🥳 The Community Right to Buy means: ✅ Communities across the country will be able to buy and shape public spaces and buildings in their local areas. 👏 Well done to everyone who has campaigned hard for this right. This is the beginning of a community power moment! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqSMJsHe Annoushka Deighton, Charlotte Hollins, Claude Hendrickson MBE, Deana Bamford, Coalville C.A.N Heeley Trust Inayat omarji MBE, Neelam Heera - Shergill, Cysters, Sacha Bedding, Hannah Sloggett, Nudge Community Builders, Jane Elizabeth Dawe, Safe Regeneration Ltd, Josiah Sulc, Murray Chamberlain, Ailbhe (Alva) McNabola, Chris Wood, Helen Bazen, Helen Goulden OBE, Joel Llewellyn, Kezia Jackson-Harman, John Hume, Katy Oglethorpe, Mbalu Bah, Nick Plumb, Richard Bell, Sam Pluckrose-Oliver (né Hepher), Tony Armstrong, Veda Harrison FRSA, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), Locality, New Local , People's Health Trust, Renaisi, The Young Foundation