Good Local Economics

Capital gains

If social capital lies at the heart of our health and wellbeing, how do you build it up? Sarah Frost visits Canada and the United States and discovers a little lateral thinking can go a long way

Sarah Frost with the Fremont Troll in Seattle, one of the first Neighborhood Matching Fund projects.

People with high levels of social capital are generally happier and healthier than similar individuals with low levels of social capital. But what mechanisms can help build and increase social capital in communities with a view to improving wellbeing?

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

The urban collective

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Single or duplicitous Work Programme?

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Why wait for government when you can create your own destiny?

Communities Finance Good Local Economics Local Government

Whether you’re co-op or Big Society – involving communities is key

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government

Good with local services?

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Highly commended

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Planning for people or for profit?

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

European funding and a distinct lack of localism  

The next European programme is currently under development and there is a real simple principle at stake which could have a huge financial impact upon the north west of England (in fact the north as a whole).