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Lucy Symington

Lucy strategically engages external audiences on our research and policy recommendations, with the aim of influencing local, regional and national decision-makers. They do this through political monitoring, relationship building and delivering targeted briefings and events.
Welcome to the Civic High Street Collective

Welcome to the Civic High Street Collective

Our thinking
Across the country community, public and commercial actors are already demonstrating a successful civic model for high streets and town centres. The challenge is no longer proving that the model works, but pulling together to realise the vision.
From legislation to lasting change

From legislation to lasting change

Our thinking
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act marks an important shift in how power and decision-making are shared across the country. In this blog, Power to Change’s Chief Executive, Tim Davies-Pugh, reflects on what that means for communities.
Why the government should articulate a clear vision for the high street 

Why the government should articulate a clear vision for the high street 

Our thinking
Britain’s high streets can be engines of renewal - if government backs the communities already leading change. Our visit to Plymouth’s Nudge Community Builders laid bare how local power is essential to build local pride. Here's why a clear national vision is overdue.
Meet the community business leaders joining us at Labour Conference

Meet the community business leaders joining us at Labour Conference

Our thinking
This year, we're bursting the conference bubble - and bringing community business into the room.
Settle: community power and placed-based growth

Settle: community power and placed-based growth

Our thinking
Settle in the Yorkshire Dales is a living example of community power. From a hydroelectric plant to a swimming pool and music hall – read how the social economy has helped them deliver tangible, place-based growth.
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