We know that community business works to build strong local economies. This can form the bedrock of a stronger and fairer national economy.
This manifesto sets out how the new government can help to create these conditions. It situates community business within a new political economy that appreciates and values the local. And it demonstrates that, with the right support from government, communities can drive national transformation from their neighbourhoods.
Our manifesto focuses on three areas for government:
- First, to build community power, the government should introduce new community rights through the English Devolution Bill.
- To enable communities to take back their high streets, the government should extend, expand and improve funding for community ownership.
- And finally, to finance the future economy, the government should establish a Community Growth Network.