Deb James

A study of community engagement within the Big Local programme

Repository entry 1 September 2016

This project was commissioned by Local Trust and explored various facets of community engagement, looking at similarities and differences between Big Local areas in terms of engaging their communities and teasing out what learning might be shared.

The aim of the research was to increase understanding of community engagement in Big Local areas:…

A study of community engagement within the Big Local programme (Summary)

Repository entry 1 September 2016

This project was commissioned by Local Trust and explored various facets of community engagement, looking at similarities and differences between Big Local areas in terms of engaging their communities and teasing out what learning might be shared.

The aim of the research was to increase understanding of community engagement in Big Local areas:…

Big Local: The early years

Repository entry 1 December 2014

Since the Big Local programme started, 150 communities that had little or no tradition of resident- organising at a community-wide level have seen core groups of active residents and local organisations come together and develop shared visions of more positive futures for their community. Those involved report a growing sense of confidence and …