community power

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act passes

News 29 April 2026

Our CEO Dr Sue Griffiths hopes this new Act is a step towards transforming England “to a nation where communities feel government truly collaborates 
with them”.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: what does the future look like for local councils? 

Blog 2 September 2025

Our Chair Kersten England CBE reflects on the Devolution Bill, and what the future looks like for local councils.

MPs confronted with their communities’ broken dreams in Parliament

News 1 September 2025

A striking new exhibition, the Museum of Broken Dreams, opens in Parliament, telling the stories of community-led projects that could have transformed lives but never reached their potential.

Dear Future MPs, We’re Right Here

Blog 27 June 2024

Watch the We’re Right Here campaign video, where community leaders Andy, Hannah and Josiah hit the streets to tell a different story about leadership, representation and power this general election season.

Here comes the community!

Blog 13 June 2022

Today, local leaders from around the UK descend on Parliament to call for a Community Power Act. Our CEO Helen Goulden welcomes engagement with communities that increases both equality and equity.