This report finds that neighbourhood and community empowerment has three effects which increase wellbeing:

• Providing greater opportunities for residents to influence decisions affecting their neighbourhoods

• Facilitating regular contact between neighbours

• Helping residents gain the confidence to exercise control over local circumstances

The report represents one of several strands of work developed through the Local Wellbeing Project. Others include work on parenting, environmental sustainability, emotional resilience for 11 to 13 year olds, wellbeing of older people and guaranteed apprenticeships.

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