APPG for 'left behind' neighbourhoods

Following the conclusion of our inquiry into #LevellingUp, the APPG is ending its formal activities The final report from our inquiry sets out a clear vision for 'left behind' neighbourhoods and identifies where change needs to happen 📈 bit.ly/46Xe1Eo (1/6)

Thank you to our co-chairs @PaulHowellMP and @DianaJohnsonMP, along with all of those who have contributed to the work of the Group 📚 Our research, evidence and publications will all remain available on our website bit.ly/3qakxCK (6/6)

To unlock the potential of ‘left behind’ areas we must: ✅ Redistribute power to communities ✅ Transform funding and resources ✅ Shift culture from control to trust (5/6)

Following the conclusion of our inquiry into #LevellingUp, the APPG is ending its formal activities The final report from our inquiry sets out a clear vision for 'left behind' neighbourhoods and identifies where change needs to happen 📈 bit.ly/46Xe1Eo (1/6)

🚨 Achieving net zero & #LevellingUp the country are interlinked goals Read our report, building on work from @IPPR’s environmental justice commission, on how communities can be supported to better adapt and respond to the climate emergency ⬇️ bit.ly/3HnNbJU

💬 "It is time to empower democracy by fostering democratic innovation and change at the most local level" @IPPRNorth's report outlines how reformed hyperlocal governance can deliver the best outcomes for neighbourhoods & bring social benefits to communities ⬇️

Low levels of connectivity are one of the reasons that a place can find itself increasingly ‘left behind’ 🚎 Look back at research from @CBTransport and @ocsi_uk to learn how poor connectivity impacts communities + read our recommendations ⬇️ bit.ly/3x9M5fN

💬 "Social infrastructure is strongest when built from the bottom up, with the involvement of local communities expressing their values" @UCLPublicPolicy & @GrandChallenges highlight how stable, long-term funding is needed to empower communities & support the 'left behind' ⬇️

‘Left behind’ neighbourhoods are not only economically deprived but they also have high levels of community need 📣 We must invest in the social infrastructure of these areas Look back at our report to find out what this means & how it can be done ⬇️ bit.ly/3lHcJFN

Thank you to @annafrancisart, @RebeccaBlackma6 & @nova_marshall for each sharing their unique perspective on how arts & culture can contribute to improved outcomes for communities Read more about the session ➡️ bit.ly/4bVEaqJ (2/2)

Great to hear from some amazing speakers today at our session on Arts and Culture-led Regeneration 🎨 When this regeneration is community-led & responsive to local needs it contributes to individual wellbeing, as well as community & local economic development 👭 (1/2)

This briefing outlines some key ways to close the attainment gap This issue is particularly relevant in 'left behind' neighbourhoods, where people have fewer opportunities to secure skilled employment & higher levels of persistent absence compared to other deprived areas

The APPG was formed in 2020 to raise awareness of ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods and propose practical solutions for improving outcomes in these communities Look back at @LocalTrust and @ocsi_uk's foundational research to learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/31A3D73

"Delegating decision-making to local communities has the potential to lead to better policy outcomes within communities, to build social bonds between residents and to lead to more efficiently delivered projects" Read the evidence ⬇️

The lack of community spaces & places to meet in #leftbehind neighbourhoods means fewer opportunities for people to get involved in their local area. Social infrastructure is vital for building stronger, more resilient communities better equipped for current & future challenges

💬 "The right sounds are being made in delivering services for young people, but not always in a way that allows all young people to access them" @ymca highlight the need for long-term funding for universal & open-access youth services to ensure no child is left behind ⬇️

💬 "A model grounded in strengthening our local social and civic foundations holds the key to generating better outcomes for disadvantaged areas" @matt_leach writes for @thefabians on why a renewed commitment to neighbourhood-level policy is vital ⬇️ bit.ly/4bxiAZ8

💬 "Communities must be empowered or devolution won’t affect them." 25 years after the National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal, our vice-chair Baroness Armstrong reflects on its achievements & outlines why we need a similar strategy now ⬇️ bit.ly/3waG4Dq