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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
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 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
Westminster parliament
 
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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
 
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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
Persistent disadvantage and division needs a different approach - government must back communities
 
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Persistent disadvantage and division needs a different approach - government must back communities
Locality Policy Manager Sam Pluckrose-Oliver responds to last week's stats showing how deprivation persists, and outlines what the government needs to do differently to support communities, in advance of Locality's new report out next week.
Published: 06 November 2025
Power of Community Award Winners
 
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Shortlist 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: 17 October 2025