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Can the government’s Social Cohesion Action Plan mend our fraying social fabric?
Isabella Pereira and Dr Sue Griffiths say the government’s new plan can only deliver if it addresses inequalities in UK communities
‘Connections are made in the web of places that hold our neighbourhoods together’
Reflecting on the publication of his new book, Dr Jack Layton champions the spaces and places that support connection.
All change, please, all change?
Last week’s election results mark a big step towards ‘political pluralism’, says our CEO Dr Sue Griffiths, as she asks whether our democratic infrastructure is fit for the future.
‘Britain’s political volatility reflects the erosion of connection’
Ahead of this week’s local and devolved elections, Dr Jack Layton, asks what voting predictions say about the desire for community cohesion.
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Beyond tourism: the challenges and opportunities facing UK coastal communities
UK coastal towns face economic challenges but also boast great innovation and community leadership. What does it take for seaside neighbourhoods to thrive?
Forging ‘a renewed belief in the power of partnerships’
Reflections from the Institute for Community Studies and NCCPE’s Community Advisory Panel, championing values-driven partnerships at the heart of the NCIA’s national conference
Is loneliness in Britain creating “an island of strangers”?
Dr Jack Layton says social infrastructure – including green spaces – is vital in supporting social connections, building stronger communities, and mitigating loneliness.
A low participation election
Who voted, where and why, in the 2024 General Election. Jack Layton takes a deep dive into the data.