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New Community Right to Buy Fund introduced
 
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New Community Right to Buy Fund introduced
Following our campaigning, the government has now introduced a Community Right to Buy Fund, £61m to support , making it easier for communities to take valued local buildings and spaces into community ownership.
Published: 17 June 2026
Pride in Place: Lessons from helping Dudley Neighbourhood Board improve their area
 
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Pride in Place: Lessons from helping Dudley Neighbourhood Board improve their area
Locality Development Manager Kashaf Ali explains how he's helping Dudley Neighbourhood Board come together and spend the Pride in Place funding to improve the community.
Published: 23 February 2026
A new era of community ownership depends on sustainable, fit-for-purpose buildings
 
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A new era of community ownership depends on sustainable, fit-for-purpose buildings
Our new joint report sets out the case for government funding to increase the energy efficiency of community buildings.
Published: 12 August 2026
Seeing hope for communities in an Andy Burnham government
 
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Seeing hope for communities in an Andy Burnham government
As the former Mayor of Greater Manchester moves into Number 10, we consider how his previous community power credentials could translate into national policy.
Published: 20 July 2026
Man in an office
 
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Procurement reform in practice: Insights from our Keep it Local Round Table
We recently brought together local authority members of the Keep it Local network, convened by Locality, to explore how recent procurement policy changes are being translated into practice – and what they mean for community organisations working within local systems.
Published: 29 May 2026
New Community Right to Buy introduced
 
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New Community Right to Buy introduced
Following our campaigning, the government has now introduced a Community 'Right to Buy’, making it easier for communities to take valued local buildings and spaces into community ownership.
Published: 08 May 2026
A trip to Parliament with Locality: Building community-powered neighbourhoods with local anchor organisations
 
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A trip to Parliament with Locality: Building community-powered neighbourhoods with local anchor organisations
Brian Dawe, CEO of Locality member SAFE Regeneration, reports back from our community power roundtable in Parliament.
Published: 27 March 2026
A table of people chatting in a cafe
 
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How community organisations can navigate divisive politics
At a time when politics seems to be splitting us apart, how can community organisations align appropriate political engagement with their core values?
Published: 25 March 2026
The Local Power Plan: A rare policy win-win?
 
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The Local Power Plan: A rare policy win-win?
The government has the opportunity to make sure community organisations play a critical role in delivering clean power ambitions.
Published: 27 February 2026
Local government reorganisation and community ownership of assets - some practical tips
 
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Local government reorganisation and community ownership of assets - some practical tips
Given local government reorganisation many local authorities are considering community ownership - transferring buildings like community centres, libraries or village halls to local people through community asset transfer (CAT). We set out tips and advice for councils and Locality can help.
Published: 19 February 2026
A walk in a green space with a diverse group of older people
 
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Locality part of the Guardian charity appeal 2025!
We're excited that Locality has been announced as one of the partners for the Guardian charity appeal 2025, which focuses on local efforts to create hope in times of division. Find out more and how to donate.
Published: 05 December 2025