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There was a 43% reduction in spending on youth and community services between 2014 and 2021. Community hubs closed. E.g. 1,243 council-run youth centres across England and Wales were closed between 2010-23. So it's great to see a counter to this trend with the Brooklands Community Centre breaking ground to be a catalyst for community cohesion over the coming years ✨ Well done to everyone who's helped to get it to this stage https://lnkd.in/eMGr-Qb8

As reported in SussexWorld, our #BelongingBarometer research found that 44% of Brighton Pavilion residents feel they do not belong to the UK—the highest percentage of any UK constituency. Eight of the top 10 constituencies with low feelings of belonging are in Scotland. Conversely, areas in the North East of England show the highest sense of #belonging, with 8 out of 10 top constituencies located there. Our research highlights critical issues of loneliness and social isolation in the UK. Through our Charter for Belonging, we aim to collaborate with people and partners to outline how to promote community connections and safe spaces. It's time for collective action across public, private, and third sectors to address these concerns. https://lnkd.in/ea3ryExw

As part of ongoing onboarding new talent into Community Association Management over the past days, one of the session we were exploring as team was "The Power of Allyship in Community Association Management." thought this will be beneficial in building harmonious community. Allyship is crucial for fostering inclusivity and support, creating a harmonious environment for all residents. Key benefits of allyship: - Enhanced community engagement drives active resident participation in events and initiatives. - Diverse perspectives lead to creative solutions for community challenges. - Increased trust and community bonds are strengthened. - Positive reputation attracts new residents and businesses to inclusive communities. To cultivate allyship: - Listen actively to diverse perspectives and feedback. - Educate oneself about different cultures and backgrounds. - Advocate for equality and inclusion in policies and practices. - Build bridges between residents of different backgrounds to foster community spirit. Prioritizing allyship enables freehold community associations to establish equitable, sustainable, and thriving environments. It is crucial to implement community policies without biases, fostering unity and inclusivity. #CAI #WeAreCAI

Amenities and preserved property values are some reasons why people love community associations living. We created an indispensable resource for board members + residents to see how these communities are organized, governed, and managed: bit.ly/3yS0EKz #WeAreCAI

In a world feeling more divided than ever, how can we come together and heal? My latest blog post explores the idea of "third places"—neutral, inclusive spaces where we can bridge divides and foster real connection. Drawing from Richard Kyte's Finding Your Third Place, I discuss how these welcoming environments can help us rebuild community, break down barriers, and find common ground. https://lnkd.in/gWaNS4jD Check out the post to learn how we can create these spaces in our own communities and move forward together!

New article on CJI (Clapham Junction/London/UK): 🚀 Empowering Communities in Planning The Clapham Junction Action Group has reviewed Wandsworth’s draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), a crucial document shaping how residents can influence local planning decisions. The response highlights the importance of: 🔍 Transparent and accessible planning processes 🤝 Pre-application community consultations 🏘️ Strengthening community rights to appeal While the 2024 draft shows progress, it must go further to embed genuine collaboration. Together, the community can create a planning system that values every voice. 📖 Response: https://lnkd.in/eJz9z2uE #UrbanPlanning #CommunityEngagement #Wandsworth #Sustainability

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Building Meaningful Community Connections in a Chaotic World Discover the importance of fostering community ties in today’s fast-paced society. We explore the balance between communal living and urban experiences, emphasizing the need for deeper connections and shared values among individuals. Join us on this journey towards a more connected life! #CommunityBuilding #SharedValues #UrbanConnections #MeaningfulRelationships #CulturalMetabolism #SocialInteractions #LivingInCommunity #DeepConnections #LifeInCities #CommunityLifestyle

Amenities and preserved property values are some reasons why people love community associations living. We created an indispensable resource for board members + residents to see how these communities are organized, governed, and managed: bit.ly/4euRAeh #WeAreCAI

"We're fortunate in the fact that with the rent-roll from the Enterprise Centre, we're using the profit from that to put it back into the community. And we've been very successful at that." Part of the back story to the recent opening of the new Enterprise Hub in Ballinasloe, in the words of Seamus Duffy, Chairman of Ballinasloe Area Community Development Ltd (BACD). The newly opened Enterprise Hub in former high street bank premises, provides space for 45 jobs in the town centre, adding to the 180 employees of 28 companies already based in BACD’s fully-let Enterprise Centre on the edge of town. As BACD Manager Lyn Donnelly explains in my video about "being back in Ballinasloe", the benefits from the Hub will spread beyond the businesses hosted, to those in the surrounding streets too: "Our main aim will be to obviously support those businesses, but also it's going to be a massive spin-off for the other businesses in the town centre as well." Good communication is key to making people feel involved and giving them a strengthened pride in place. In Ballinasloe this is exemplified by the bi-monthly publication and distribution of the 64-page, self-financing, colour Ballinasloe Life magazine. As you can hear from our chat in the town square with the Ballinasloe Life’s Editor-in-Chief, Colm Croffy, the town’s very own “inflight magazine” serves as a barometer for people’s sense of place and individual affinity with the town. On our walk-about in Ballinasloe town centre, Seamus elaborated on how the evolution of a “town team” and projects born-out of The People & Places Partnership Ltd. baseline survey work and action plan, operated in a cascading way through project sub-groups and 250-300 volunteers that could be called upon to help with delivery. Certainly, in our work supporting the town team, we found that an early success was a measurable increase in stakeholder confidence and belief across the town. Though they would never be heard to say it, much of BACD's success -at least over the last 15 years- is down to the leadership, effectiveness and inspiration provided by Seamus, Lyn and Colm. To coin a phrase, it's always about the people and the place!