💬 "Communities must be empowered or devolution won’t affect them." 25 years after the National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal, our vice-chair Baroness Armstrong reflects on its achievements & outlines why we need a similar strategy now ⬇️ bit.ly/3waG4Dq

💬 "A model grounded in strengthening our local social and civic foundations holds the key to generating better outcomes for disadvantaged areas" Matt Leach | @mattleach.bsky.social writes for The Fabian Society on why a renewed commitment to neighbourhood-level policy is vital ⬇️ bit.ly/4bxiAZ8

💬 "The right sounds are being made in delivering services for young people, but not always in a way that allows all young people to access them" ymca highlight the need for long-term funding for universal & open-access youth services to ensure no child is left behind ⬇️

The lack of community spaces & places to meet in #leftbehind neighbourhoods means fewer opportunities for people to get involved in their local area. Social infrastructure is vital for building stronger, more resilient communities better equipped for current & future challenges

"Delegating decision-making to local communities has the potential to lead to better policy outcomes within communities, to build social bonds between residents and to lead to more efficiently delivered projects" Read the evidence ⬇️

The APPG was formed in 2020 to raise awareness of ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods and propose practical solutions for improving outcomes in these communities Look back at Local Trust and OCSI's foundational research to learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/31A3D73

This briefing outlines some key ways to close the attainment gap This issue is particularly relevant in 'left behind' neighbourhoods, where people have fewer opportunities to secure skilled employment & higher levels of persistent absence compared to other deprived areas

‘Left behind’ neighbourhoods are not only economically deprived but they also have high levels of community need 📣 We must invest in the social infrastructure of these areas Look back at our report to find out what this means & how it can be done ⬇️ bit.ly/3lHcJFN

💬 "Social infrastructure is strongest when built from the bottom up, with the involvement of local communities expressing their values" UCL Public Policy & UCL Grand Challenges highlight how stable, long-term funding is needed to empower communities & support the 'left behind' ⬇️

Low levels of connectivity are one of the reasons that a place can find itself increasingly ‘left behind’ 🚎 Look back at research from Campaign for Better Transport and OCSI to learn how poor connectivity impacts communities + read our recommendations ⬇️ bit.ly/3x9M5fN

💬 "It is time to empower democracy by fostering democratic innovation and change at the most local level" IPPR North's report outlines how reformed hyperlocal governance can deliver the best outcomes for neighbourhoods & bring social benefits to communities ⬇️

🚨 Achieving net zero & #LevellingUp the country are interlinked goals Read our report, building on work from IPPR’s environmental justice commission, on how communities can be supported to better adapt and respond to the climate emergency ⬇️ bit.ly/3HnNbJU