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    A series of projects sharing what worked in the Big Local programme and why, and supporting the Big Local legacy in the communities that were involved.

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    Supporting connections between community organisations continuing resident-led action beyond Big Local

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    Supporting community-led health and wellbeing approaches to tackle health inequalities

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Over the last decade, residents in Big Local areas across England have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of local people and make their neighbourhoods even better places to live. The Big Local programme has empowered communities nationwide and given them the tools to make lasting change.

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Use our interactive map to find Big Local areas across England.

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As we celebrate 100 areas completing their Big Local journey, we hear from just some of the inspiring volunteers and residents involved the programme – video produced by Elevate Community Productions (a legacy of Heston West Big Local).

Celebrating our 100th area – World’s End and Lots Road Big Local

Our work will continue, even when we’ve moved on.”  

The 100th area to close out of the Big Local programme is World’s End and Lots Road Big Local in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London.

Their chair, Shahee Islam, looks back at how the Big Local area has transformed lives over the past decade, and what the next chapter looks like.

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Three women stand outside a brick building, smiling and raising their hands joyfully in the air. Behind them is a white sign with colorful graphics and the text “World’s End Big Local.” The woman on the left wears a black zip-up jacket and patterned leggings. The woman in the middle wears glasses, a green cardigan, and a floral scarf. The woman on the right wears a white cardigan with black stripes and a black dress. The atmosphere is cheerful and welcoming.

Worlds End Estate and Lots Road Big Local. Photo: Local Trust/Claudia Leisinger

For more information about the Big Local programme, why the programme is closing and what happens next, read our FAQs.