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A Conservative Party in flux

A Conservative Party in flux

In his foreword to the Unfinished Revolution, Tony Blair said that a party leaving government should begin with an honest analysis of why they are in opposition. That question was front of mind as Power to Change took to Birmingham for Conservative Party conference.  
Getting the value right for a Community Right to Buy

Getting the value right for a Community Right to Buy

The Government's plans to implement a Community Right to Buy could be transformative for communities. But communities also need to be able to buy properties at the right price.
Labour conference ‘24: What did we learn for community business?

Labour conference ‘24: What did we learn for community business?

At the first Labour conference for 15 years with the party in power, we were finding out about their priorities for community business, devolution, and the future economy.
Power to Change welcomes new Deputy CEO

Power to Change welcomes new Deputy CEO

Nicola Steuer joins think-do tank Power to Change as Deputy CEO.
Postcard from Brighton: The communities agenda at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference

Postcard from Brighton: The communities agenda at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference

The Liberal Democrats are buoyed by their recent election success, but still trying to define their role as an opposition party to the Labour Government. Power to Change visited the Liberal Democrat party conference to find out how they can be a voice for community business in this Parliament.
Getting a Community Right to Buy right

Getting a Community Right to Buy right

In this webinar, we discuss how the government can successfully implement a Community Right to Buy that works for all people, based on our report 'Getting it right: Introducing and implementing a Community Right to Buy'.
Power in your hands: community ownership driving local growth

Power in your hands: community ownership driving local growth

On 23 September, at this year’s Labour Conference, we’re pleased to sponsor ‘Power in your hands: community ownership driving local growth‘ brought to you by the Cooperative Party.
Political influencing in action: what we’re doing at the party conferences

Political influencing in action: what we’re doing at the party conferences

Find out how we’re backing community business at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party conferences in September 2024.
Delivering missions locally: meet the Liverpool City Region’s community businesses

Delivering missions locally: meet the Liverpool City Region’s community businesses

Are you at the 2024 Labour Party Conference? Join us on Tuesday 24 September to find out how some of Liverpool's community businesses are supporting the delivery of Labour’s missions at the most local level.
Governing in partnership: How can Labour collaborate with business and civil society to create lasting change?

Governing in partnership: How can Labour collaborate with business and civil society to create lasting change?

Join us at the Labour Party Conference on 23 September as we discuss how Labour can reset its relationship with business, civil society and citizens to create lasting change.
It’s just the beginning for community power

It’s just the beginning for community power

Deana Bamford of the We’re Right Here Campaign responds to the recent Guardian view on hyperlocalism.
Places and spaces matter: a Community Right to Buy

Places and spaces matter: a Community Right to Buy

Power to change has long advocated for community ownership. Now that a Community Right to Buy looks set to be part of the government’s policy agenda, how can we make the most of this opportunity?
Private space, public good – the private sector and social infrastructure

Private space, public good – the private sector and social infrastructure

Our new report shows that by collaborating with communities, the private sector can create vibrant spaces for community connection that have broad social and economic impact.
A new look for Power to Change

A new look for Power to Change

We've evolved the way we work, and with it our brand. Here's what's next for Power to Change.
Push devolution beyond the town hall to restore trust in government

Push devolution beyond the town hall to restore trust in government

Trust in politics is low but devolving power to communities in the right way can help to restore it.
English Devolution Bill and Community Right to Buy could be transformational for community business

English Devolution Bill and Community Right to Buy could be transformational for community business

We welcome today's King’s Speech - which puts growth at the heart of the new Government’s agenda and outlines further steps to ensure thriving communities.
Tackling cost-of-living and climate resilience through the Resilient Communities Fund

Tackling cost-of-living and climate resilience through the Resilient Communities Fund

Community businesses are at the forefront of addressing the cost-living crisis and local impacts of climate change. The Resilient Communities Fund acted at pace to support them. Here’s what we learned.
Community shares are crucial to a future economy that works for all

Community shares are crucial to a future economy that works for all

Across the country, communities are using community share offers to save important spaces and run them in a way that works for them. How can we make this model work for everyone?
A community-powered vision for a new government

A community-powered vision for a new government

The next government must harness the power and potential in our communities to build a stronger economy and fairer society.
How can the new government make change happen?

How can the new government make change happen?

The new government campaigned on ‘Change’ at the election. But how can it make meaningful and lasting change happen?
Do party manifestos matter?

Do party manifestos matter?

With the election a few short weeks away, the political parties have laid out their plans in their party manifestos. What do these pledges mean for community business?

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