Local Trust’s series of papers explores how learning from the Big Local programme can inform the delivery of the new Labour government’s five missions, and where these could have the greatest impact – at the neighbourhood level. These missions span policy across health, economic growth, education, crime, and energy.
Health
With the government’s move towards a neighbourhood health service, we explore how neighbourhood level interventions have the potential to transform health outcomes at a national level.
Economic growth
With the new Labour government’s hopes to ‘secure the highest sustained growth in the G7’, we look at what some of the proposed local economic strategies and plans for greater devolution mean for neighbourhoods up and down the country.
Education
We look at education and employment inequalities across the country and how tackling these at neighbourhood-level could have the greatest impact, not just for young people, but for everyone.
Energy
This paper examines Labour’s mission to establish a Local Power Plan, how community-based energy projects are vital in the national transition to cleaner energy, and what the government must do to ensure no places are left behind in this transition.
Crime
Crime in disadvantaged areas is not inevitable and can be prevented by long term, community-led action. This paper explores how neighbourhoods with strong social infrastructure act as a crucial preventative measure.
