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New Community Right to Buy Fund introduced

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

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

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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

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

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

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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?

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

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

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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

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Locality responds to the 2025 Budget

What the budget means for community organisations.

Published: 26 November 2025

Winners for Locality Awards '25 announced

Winners for Locality Awards '25 announced

The annual Locality Awards recognise and celebrate the impact and innovation shown by local community organisations, charities, social enterprises and public bodies across the country.

Published: 13 November 2025