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Here you’ll find stories and blogs from our network and relevant to our Spotlight themes.

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Working with developers to secure space for communities
 
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Working with developers to secure space for communities
London is one of the world’s most vibrant cities, with many large-scale regeneration schemes. Yet it also has a housing crisis, high levels of inequality and issues around gentrification. With those in the sector 'crying out for space’, as one of our event participants put it, what role should community organisations play in development?
Published: 03 July 2023
Working for racial justice in the community sector: A recap of our Open Days
 
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Working for racial justice in the community sector: A recap of our Open Days
In February and May, we ran two Open Days for London-based organisations led by people from racialised groups. This was part of our London Community Spotlight Programme, funded by City Bridge Trust. These half-day events, hosted in our Corsham Street office, were structured to provoke reflection and positivity, with a co-created agenda to get as many voices included within the conversations as possible.
Published: 04 July 2023
Power of Community meeting - Recap of our March get together
 
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Power of Community meeting - Recap of our March get together
One of our first face to face events for some time brought together a range of Locality members and friends for a ‘Power of Community’ event offering a combination of advice & best practice, motivation, information and connection with others.
Published: 05 April 2023
Building Stronger Communities Workshop
 
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Building Stronger Communities Workshop
Dave Ahlquist, Locality’s London Development Manager, reflects on November’s round table.
Published: 16 January 2023