71% of UK adults feel they have ‘no’ or ‘not much’ control over important decisions affecting their neighbourhoods and local communities. The new Government has a great opportunity to address this, by implementing Community Covenants. Learn more here: right-here.org/asks/

Trina from Love Barrow Together says "I like the idea that people who live here can have influence." This is why we're calling for a Community Right to Shape Services, so brilliant community groups can continue delivering crucial services for their communities. right-here.org/katrinas-story/

🚨Great opportunity coming up for Chief Executives and Senior Executive Officers in local authorities to learn about a new way of working, and unlock community power. You can purchase your ticket for New Local's Radical Leaders event now. newlocal.org.uk/events/radical…

We're delighted to have backing from an excellent and diverse group of supporters who all believe in our calls for community power. If your organisation would like to see people have more say over their spaces, sign our Community Power Pledge: right-here.org/pledge/

One of our Community Leaders, Annoushka, was at the forefront of the campaign to put Stretford Public Hall into community ownership. The council planned to sell the Grade II listed building to private developers, but local people had other ideas: right-here.org/annoushka-deig…

The English Devolution Bill could be truly transformative for communities, but it’s vital we keep the pressure up and build a strong political coalition in support for our proposals. Could your MP help us champion the power of communities in Parliament? right-here.org/ask-your-mp-to…

We now have a formal commitment for a Community Right to Buy in the English Devolution Bill, so what's next? Check out Power to Change's blog on how the Government can make the most out of this opportunity and truly unlock the power of communities👇 powertochange.org.uk/evidence-and-i…

A brilliant campaign showing the power of community action🙌

You don’t just find leadership in Westminster. You find it in every neighbourhood. Have you seen our latest film featuring @heeleytrust ‘s Andy, Hannah from Nudge & Josiah Sulc from Bradford?👇

One of our Campaign Leaders, Deana, is calling on members in her community to invest in Coalville C.A.N and support the freehold purchase of its HQ. If you are in the area and interested, visit their website below coalvillecan.coop/pages/share-of…

Local communities are innately powerful. But the powers they need to shape their neighbourhoods are held far away, by institutions which often implicitly reject communities’ right to determine their own future. It’s time for more Community Power👉right-here.org/asks/

One of our Campaign Leaders, Neelam, supports Cysters 🎗 🍉 ✊🏿 to provide menstrual, maternal and mental health help. Many community-led groups like Cysters provide vital services for people in their area, which is why we're calling for a Community Right to Shape Services💪

We need to reset the foundations of public policy. So it supports and incubates the solutions that are already there in our communities, rather than always starting with a blank sheet of paper in Whitehall. Join our movement for change: right-here.org/#join

Parliament is back from recess tomorrow, so its a great opportunity to get to the top of your MPs inbox and ask them to back our campaign for community power. It's really easy, download our template email here: right-here.org/ask-your-mp-to…

Have you signed up to our newsletter yet? This is the best way to stay on top of the Campaign and how you can get involved. 🔗right-here.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=49…

📹One of our Campaign Leaders, Andy, explains the systemic challenges Community Organisations like Heeley Trust Community Hub face when trying to make their places better for their community.

We're looking forward to attending the #GMLiveWell conference to discuss how to embed community power in Greater Manchester. If you're a Community Leader based in the area and would like to attend, you can sign up here eventbrite.co.uk/e/gm-live-well…

With Party Conference season almost upon us, we're really keen to hear from you. Get in touch by email or DM📩

A Community Right to Buy - giving communities first refusal when spaces come up for sale - could be a game changer for communities. But how can we make sure the government gets it right? Join Power to Change for an online discussion on 12th September: bit.ly/3XonZNt