Imagine if as well as pubs and village halls, communities could dream big and purchase beloved rivers, woods, and peat bogs. A tweak to Labour’s forthcoming Community Right to Buy could make this possible, but rumours are circulating that this change is at risk of being abandoned.
Saving the high street, not squeezing it: community businesses brace for business rates changes
Our latest Pulse Survey results reveal more than a third of community businesses running vital local spaces expect sharp rises in their business rates bills, with many unsure if they can afford them and unable to access the substantial support being offered to retail, hospitality and leisure venues.
Spring Budget 2023 Analysis: Unexpected wins, but ongoing challenges for community business
