Government’s long-awaited #LevellingUp White Paper is expected tomorrow. We’re keen to see details.
It could start to tackle regional inequality and long-term decline. BUT communities must be in the driving seat, or Government risks falling short of its ambitions.
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It could start to tackle regional inequality and long-term decline. BUT communities must be in the driving seat, or Government risks falling short of its ambitions.
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A radical reimagining of who can exercise power is needed. Limiting devolution to the new metro and county mayor level is a missed opportunity and may fail to deliver for local people.
That's why we support @right_hereUK's call to devolve power locally.
right-here.org
That's why we support @right_hereUK's call to devolve power locally.
right-here.org
But simply devolving power is not enough.
For communities of all shapes and sizes to benefit from #LevellingUp, Government needs to invest in the day-to-day capacity, resources and skills of people and organisations that have historically missed out on regeneration funding.
For communities of all shapes and sizes to benefit from #LevellingUp, Government needs to invest in the day-to-day capacity, resources and skills of people and organisations that have historically missed out on regeneration funding.
We need strong, resilient and diverse communities for #LevellingUp to succeed. And people need spaces to come together and connect. Investing in social infrastructure is key.
Our report with @TheCaresFamily outlines how Government can do just that.
powertochange.org.uk/research/build…
Our report with @TheCaresFamily outlines how Government can do just that.
powertochange.org.uk/research/build…
Communities also best understand the needs of their local place, and community-driven regeneration has shown to have longer-lasting impacts than top-down approaches.
Investing in communities is vital to ensuring a sustainable recovery from the economic impact of the pandemic.
Investing in communities is vital to ensuring a sustainable recovery from the economic impact of the pandemic.
#LevellingUp promises to reignite civic pride, but to do so Government needs to give communities greater access, ownership and say over the future of their town centres.
That's why we’re piloting Community Improvement Districts with @MayorofLondon.
powertochange.org.uk/news/englands-…
That's why we’re piloting Community Improvement Districts with @MayorofLondon.
powertochange.org.uk/news/englands-…
And there's been a resurgence of independent high street businesses since the pandemic, as people spend more time in their communities.
Supporting community-led high street regeneration will therefore be needed if #LevellingUp is to be long-lasting and impactful.
Supporting community-led high street regeneration will therefore be needed if #LevellingUp is to be long-lasting and impactful.
This is a big moment for the UK. Done right, #LevellingUp could be the start of a new approach to tackling regional inequality and long-term decline.
@NicholasPlumb outlines how Government can create a fairer, more equitable Britain with this agenda⬇️
powertochange.org.uk/news/its-vital…
@NicholasPlumb outlines how Government can create a fairer, more equitable Britain with this agenda⬇️
powertochange.org.uk/news/its-vital…
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