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.
Political influencing in action: what we’re doing at the party conferences
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
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.
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
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?
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?
Putting communities at the heart of our future economy
If we are serious about financing the future economy, community businesses must be front and centre. It’s time to treat community business as serious economic actors.
Community businesses tell us they spend too much time and energy seeking the blend of finance they need. To bolster communities, investors need to seek out and embrace new financial models.
What are we doing to help finance the future economy?
In the context of economic uncertainty, community businesses are at the forefront - but they need support too. Find out more about financing the future economy.
Access to affordable, flexible and accessible finance is essential to helping community businesses achieve their ambitions. Our latest report shows how we can unlock this funding so communities can create an economy fit for the future.
Recent local elections welcomed new mayors and combined authorities to England. As the dust settles, we reflect on what it means for the community business sector.
Power to Change’s plan to take back the high street
The Labour Party has recently published its plan to save the high street. But what’s missing, and how can Labour drive a community powered revolution on our high streets?
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