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Pilot Partnerships for London’s High Streets
An inspiring morning at City Hall with Stour Trust, Unit 38, Wandsworth Town Property Partnership (WTPP), Footwork and the Greater London Authority (GLA).
We’re Recruiting! Communications Lead (Fixed-Term)
In a nutshell We’re recruiting an experienced, creative and hands-on communications specialist to work with Platform Places and Footwork over the next 10 months – to develop our bold narratives and inspiring content that help drive locally-led neighbourhood transformation. About the role Target start date: 11th May 2026 Time input : 3 days per week (0.6 full-time equivalent), with flexibility for…
E-Workshop: How to Start a Local Property Partnership - 18 Nov
Join us on November 18th, at 11:00AM for a free online session to help you work with local partners to acquire and transform town centre buildings for community benefit. What to expect? This will be a practical, interactive session, and you'll hear from: Local community and council leaders in Bristol and Liverpool City Region on the pilot Local Property Partnership programme (funded by National…
Growing the movement for locally-led neighbourhood transformation: Footwork and Platform Places join forces
Footwork Trust and Platform Places are integrating to strengthen the ecosystem of neighbourhood innovators
Six Months of Local Property Partnerships: Highlights and How-Tos
“Community Power on the High Street: Taking on Buildings for Local Transformation” — Highlights and how-tos from the first 6 months of the Local Property Partnerships pilot programme (2024-2027)
Wandsworth Town Property Partnership and ARC LRE Ltd Sign Landmark 10-Year Social Value Lease for Former Salvation Army Site on Ram Street
Wandsworth Town Property Partnership (WTPP) and local developer ARC LRE Ltd have agreed to enter into an innovative 10-year social value lease as part of the proposed development of the former Salvation Army building at 9 Ram Street. Image credit: GRID architects ltd
London’s property system is failing its cultural venues – but a movement is underway
To keep London’s cultural and community venues alive, we need systemic shifts to our property culture. Meanwhile, what can we do to support our favourite places and catalyse change? Image credits: Moth Club (image by Luke Dyson); Prince Charles Cinema; Peckham Soup Kitchen
Q&A with People’s Property Portfolio, Bradford
As Bradford celebrates its status as UK City of Culture 2025, a group of residents are leading a bold movement to regenerate the city centre’s spirit and spaces. Photo credit: Karol Wyszynski
£2.5 million National Lottery funding gives communities power to transform town centre buildings
Five neighbourhoods in England join new pilot to secure and revive spaces for long-term local benefit.