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Retail politics: The battle to ‘save the high street’
Communities
By Tali Fraser
Retail politics: The battle to ‘save the high street’
The battle to ‘save the high street’ has become a staple of UK politics with repeated government-led initiatives. Tali Fraser reports from the front line
Why the community-owned business model works for rural settlements Partner content
Communities
By Plunkett UK
Why the community-owned business model works for rural settlements
Isolation and loneliness. A lack of employment opportunities. Fewer services and poor connectivity. Right now, rural areas are experiencing a housing crisis1 and the challenges are growing for residents of all ages, cultures, backgrounds and family set ups2. Addressing this, leading south of England housebuilder and community creator, Thakeham, and national charity, Plunkett UK, are working together to pioneer a transformative new approach: embedding community-owned businesses at the heart of new housing developments.
Supply teacher: How schools became the last outpost of the welfare state
Education
By Sophie Church
Supply teacher: How schools became the last outpost of the welfare state
Britain’s welfare state is in retreat – but should schools plug the gap? Sophie Church visits one outpost to see if the model is sustainable
Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield Ltd funding boost for local environmental projects
Community and environmental restoration projects in West Cumbria will receive over £460,000 of new funding through Sellafield Ltd’s Social Impact Multiplied programme
London Luton Airport: delivering a future-proof airport Partner content
Communities
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport: delivering a future-proof airport
The future for London Luton Airport is bright. As part of our plans to expand the airport, we intend to deliver a forward-looking airport in the endeavour of improving the lives of people in Luton and neighbouring communities
London Luton Airport’s plans to ramp up community investment Partner content
Communities
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport’s plans to ramp up community investment
London Luton Airport holds a position to be proud of – the most socially impactful airport in the UK. No other UK airport comes close in scale to our community investment.
Government must do more to re-connect schools within the wider community
Education
By Baroness Morris
Government must do more to re-connect schools within the wider community
School reform over the past 30 years has significantly changed the school system. We have seen a shift from schools having little autonomy, and being part of a tightly knit local authority school system, to one where schools have greater freedom but have no obligation to be part of any wider local school system: from low school autonomy and a strong school system to higher school autonomy and a weaker school system.
Michael Gove Confirms 'Laughing Gas' Will Be Banned As Part Of Government Antisocial Behaviour Plans
Communities
Michael Gove Confirms 'Laughing Gas' Will Be Banned As Part Of Government Antisocial Behaviour Plans
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed that laughing gas canisters will be banned as part of a government clampdown on antisocial behaviour.
Rayner’s Lane opens ‘warm space’ for the public Partner content
Communities
By Home Group
Rayner’s Lane opens ‘warm space’ for the public
Recognising that some people may be faced with difficulty warming their homes this winter, a local community site has agreed to open its doors to the public and provide a safe, warm space to relax and socialise.
Let's celebrate the benefits of gardening in the post-Covid world
Environment
By Baroness Fookes
Let's celebrate the benefits of gardening in the post-Covid world
As I write, this National Gardening Week, I am looking out at my garden awash with colour and the luxuriant growth of spring, and my spirits soar.
Celebrating innovation and inclusion initiatives in UK broadband Partner content
Communities
By Choose
Celebrating innovation and inclusion initiatives in UK broadband
Connectivity is recognised as one of the pillars of modern society, bringing people closer together and having a positive economic impact on the country too.
Dormant assets can fund vital social infrastructure in 'left behind' communities
Communities
By Diana Johnson MP and Paul Howell MP
Dormant assets can fund vital social infrastructure in 'left behind' communities
As anticipation builds ahead of the release of the government’s Levelling Up White Paper, it’s worth turning our attention to a piece of parliamentary business that has the potential to be a catalyst for lasting change in “left behind” communities across the country.
The Conservatives have taken rural votes for granted – now our farmers and communities are suffering
Environment
By Jim McMahon MP
The Conservatives have taken rural votes for granted – now our farmers and communities are suffering
In the most difficult of times, our rural communities have shown inspiring British resilience. We should celebrate them and the very best of British farming, fisheries and produce throughout our rich supply chains.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Policy@Manchester
The impact of COVID-19 on Rochdale’s Pakistani communities
Singing can heal our divided country
Culture
By Lord Roberts of Llandudno
Singing can heal our divided country
The political arguments of the past decade have torn families and communities apart. Now, as we look to move past this deadly pandemic, we must rediscover that sense of community.
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Military medals, designer clothes and rare Beatles records … charity shops have long been a treasure trove for the eagle-eyed bargain hunter. Kate Proctor speaks to the people running some of the UK’s stores, and discovers the weird and wonderful donations they’ve received