Madeleine Jennings
@maddiejennings.bsky.social
Head of policy and communications @localtrust.bsky.social | Policy & strategic comms | Spotlight on England’s doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods
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When your organisation makes enough noise about the planning and infrastructure bill that you get called up by the HCLG committee … thanks to @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social and colleagues - now let’s build some neighbourhood social infrastructure!
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Is the budget just another ‘fiscal event’ that can’t give us what we need?
As the much-anticipated Autumn budget approaches, our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social reflects on what it can – or can’t – do for disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
🔗 bit.ly/4p7vaEs
As the much-anticipated Autumn budget approaches, our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social reflects on what it can – or can’t – do for disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
🔗 bit.ly/4p7vaEs
November 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Is the budget just another ‘fiscal event’ that can’t give us what we need?
As the much-anticipated Autumn budget approaches, our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social reflects on what it can – or can’t – do for disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
🔗 bit.ly/4p7vaEs
As the much-anticipated Autumn budget approaches, our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social reflects on what it can – or can’t – do for disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
🔗 bit.ly/4p7vaEs
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Our head of policy & comms @maddiejennings.bsky.social will be speaking at the launch of @thetcpa.bsky.social's new suite of Community Planning Guides, which will cover practical ways for communities to tackle the most pressing issues in relation to climate change.
🔗Register: https://bit.ly/4h6WBeR
🔗Register: https://bit.ly/4h6WBeR
October 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Our head of policy & comms @maddiejennings.bsky.social will be speaking at the launch of @thetcpa.bsky.social's new suite of Community Planning Guides, which will cover practical ways for communities to tackle the most pressing issues in relation to climate change.
🔗Register: https://bit.ly/4h6WBeR
🔗Register: https://bit.ly/4h6WBeR
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In our latest blog, our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social reflects on the significance of this report and outlines practical opportunities for the government to make neighbourhood renewal real. Read it here: bit.ly/4q3E5rR
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Devolving powers: why neighbourhoods hold the key to government success
This report calls on the government to shift power to neighbourhoods through investment and participation to achieve national renewal
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October 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
In our latest blog, our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social reflects on the significance of this report and outlines practical opportunities for the government to make neighbourhood renewal real. Read it here: bit.ly/4q3E5rR
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📢Our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social is speaking at the launch of @thetcpa.bsky.social's new community planning guides as part of their Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action series.
📅 21 October
🕖7 - 8 pm
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📅 21 October
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Launch Webinar: Practical Hope Community Guides. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action Please join us for the launch of the TCPA’s new suite of Community Planning Guides as part of the TCPA’s Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community…
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October 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📢Our head of policy and communications @maddiejennings.bsky.social is speaking at the launch of @thetcpa.bsky.social's new community planning guides as part of their Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action series.
📅 21 October
🕖7 - 8 pm
🔗 bit.ly/46EBV9e
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📅 21 October
🕖7 - 8 pm
🔗 bit.ly/46EBV9e
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Yesterday, the government’s announcement marked a return to the principles originally proposed by the CWFA 🎉
This crucial investment will place resources and decision-making powers directly in the hands of local communities 🤝
Hear more from @maddiejennings.bsky.social:
This crucial investment will place resources and decision-making powers directly in the hands of local communities 🤝
Hear more from @maddiejennings.bsky.social:
September 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Yesterday, the government’s announcement marked a return to the principles originally proposed by the CWFA 🎉
This crucial investment will place resources and decision-making powers directly in the hands of local communities 🤝
Hear more from @maddiejennings.bsky.social:
This crucial investment will place resources and decision-making powers directly in the hands of local communities 🤝
Hear more from @maddiejennings.bsky.social:
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Read our full response here: communitywealthfund.org.uk/englands-mos... (3/3)
England's most disadvantaged neighbourhoods secure £175 million in investment from the Community Wealth Fund - Community Wealth Fund
The government has today released its Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy which sets out its strategic priorities and programmes of work over the...
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June 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Read our full response here: communitywealthfund.org.uk/englands-mos... (3/3)
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🚨Government acts on Local Trust’s call to put residents in charge of neighbourhood renewal.
We welcome the government's announcement of its Pride in Place strategy, which gives 339 local communities funding and control over how it’s spent.
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We welcome the government's announcement of its Pride in Place strategy, which gives 339 local communities funding and control over how it’s spent.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🚨Government acts on Local Trust’s call to put residents in charge of neighbourhood renewal.
We welcome the government's announcement of its Pride in Place strategy, which gives 339 local communities funding and control over how it’s spent.
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We welcome the government's announcement of its Pride in Place strategy, which gives 339 local communities funding and control over how it’s spent.
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@localtrust.org.uk is co-hosting a reception for the voluntary sector at @libdems.org.uk conference with @lbfew.bsky.social & @royalvolservice.bsky.social - 21/09 in Bournemouths - we'll be joined by @lisasmartmp.bsky.social
Email events@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk to register.
Email events@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk to register.
September 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
@localtrust.org.uk is co-hosting a reception for the voluntary sector at @libdems.org.uk conference with @lbfew.bsky.social & @royalvolservice.bsky.social - 21/09 in Bournemouths - we'll be joined by @lisasmartmp.bsky.social
Email events@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk to register.
Email events@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk to register.
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[1/2] It was great to join community leaders, charities, and politicians at the Centre for Democratic Business’ Stronger Local Places conference yesterday, where we discussed the importance of social clubs, and how they can adapt and survive in these changing times.
September 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
[1/2] It was great to join community leaders, charities, and politicians at the Centre for Democratic Business’ Stronger Local Places conference yesterday, where we discussed the importance of social clubs, and how they can adapt and survive in these changing times.
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[2/2] Speaking at the conference, our head of policy & comms @maddiejennings.bsky.social highlighted the work of Big Local areas to emphasise, “Social clubs are among the engines of social capital, improving outcomes in health, education, employment & wellbeing.”
Read her reflections: bit.ly/4mjeb0n
Read her reflections: bit.ly/4mjeb0n
It was such a joy to speak at the Centre for Democratic Business conference on rebuilding the social club movement.
Conference doesn’t feel like the right word,
something about the setting in the… |...
It was such a joy to speak at the Centre for Democratic Business conference on rebuilding the social club movement.
Conference doesn’t feel like the right word,
something about the setting in the Mi...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
[2/2] Speaking at the conference, our head of policy & comms @maddiejennings.bsky.social highlighted the work of Big Local areas to emphasise, “Social clubs are among the engines of social capital, improving outcomes in health, education, employment & wellbeing.”
Read her reflections: bit.ly/4mjeb0n
Read her reflections: bit.ly/4mjeb0n
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In this piece, Tracy shares how Big Local brought people together and transformed relationships across its several local estates: bit.ly/47vsPOj
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Changemakers: Bringing divided neighbourhoods together in the West Midlands
Tracy Lowe has led a youth club in her Black Country community for three decades. Now, she chairs Grace Mary to Lion Farm (GM2LF) Big Local, which is transforming relationships across several local…
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September 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
In this piece, Tracy shares how Big Local brought people together and transformed relationships across its several local estates: bit.ly/47vsPOj
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Is this summer an inflection point for our most deprived neighbourhoods?
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End-of-term reflections: Is change finally coming to doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods?
Earlier this week, Local Trust's policy team met with one of the still-new MPs from the 2024 Labour cohort. It's fair to say the end-of-term mood in Portcullis House was palpable and not in a "here co...
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July 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Is this summer an inflection point for our most deprived neighbourhoods?
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“No one is better placed to help a neighbourhood than the people who live there.”
As we mark 100 Big Local areas completing the programme, our CEO, Rachel Rowney, reflects on this key milestone and what comes next.
Read the article: bit.ly/44Bn8vb
As we mark 100 Big Local areas completing the programme, our CEO, Rachel Rowney, reflects on this key milestone and what comes next.
Read the article: bit.ly/44Bn8vb
July 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM
“No one is better placed to help a neighbourhood than the people who live there.”
As we mark 100 Big Local areas completing the programme, our CEO, Rachel Rowney, reflects on this key milestone and what comes next.
Read the article: bit.ly/44Bn8vb
As we mark 100 Big Local areas completing the programme, our CEO, Rachel Rowney, reflects on this key milestone and what comes next.
Read the article: bit.ly/44Bn8vb
A really meaningful milestone has been reached today - 100/150 Big Local areas have fully spend their £1million pound grant on their priorities and on their terms. It’s not over yet but it’s an important moment to reflect on the power of community-led change.
💥 100 neighbourhoods. 100 inspiring stories of change.
Today sees the launch of our new campaign that celebrates a huge milestone of 100 areas completing the Big Local programme.
Take a look at some of the areas in our new video and visit our website to find a Big Local near you: bit.ly/4lqOTxO
Today sees the launch of our new campaign that celebrates a huge milestone of 100 areas completing the Big Local programme.
Take a look at some of the areas in our new video and visit our website to find a Big Local near you: bit.ly/4lqOTxO
July 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A really meaningful milestone has been reached today - 100/150 Big Local areas have fully spend their £1million pound grant on their priorities and on their terms. It’s not over yet but it’s an important moment to reflect on the power of community-led change.
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The Government has included major reforms to planning committees in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
We believe this is the most important component of the Government’s planning reform agenda and its efforts to reach 1.5 million new homes👇
We believe this is the most important component of the Government’s planning reform agenda and its efforts to reach 1.5 million new homes👇
Reform of Planning Committees - Centre for Cities
This briefing sets out why planning committees should not be able to block development on sites allocated in local plans.
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July 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The Government has included major reforms to planning committees in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
We believe this is the most important component of the Government’s planning reform agenda and its efforts to reach 1.5 million new homes👇
We believe this is the most important component of the Government’s planning reform agenda and its efforts to reach 1.5 million new homes👇
My very initial thoughts on Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England 🏥 are a pretty mixed bag.
📱In the sections you’d most expect to be centred around relationships - neighbourhood health service & prevention - there’s a lot more about apps than the face to face connection people want
📱In the sections you’d most expect to be centred around relationships - neighbourhood health service & prevention - there’s a lot more about apps than the face to face connection people want
July 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
My very initial thoughts on Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England 🏥 are a pretty mixed bag.
📱In the sections you’d most expect to be centred around relationships - neighbourhood health service & prevention - there’s a lot more about apps than the face to face connection people want
📱In the sections you’d most expect to be centred around relationships - neighbourhood health service & prevention - there’s a lot more about apps than the face to face connection people want
Is throwback Thursday #tbt a thing on @bsky.app ? Let’s make it one by looking back at a Thursday in June when @localtrust.org.uk and @right-here.org took Andy Burnham on a community-led tour of his patch 🐝
Last week, we were thrilled to host @andyburnham.bsky.social, community leaders, and national policymakers aboard the Big GM Live Well Bus Tour in Manchester. 🚌
Special thanks to our partners GM Live Well, @right-here.org, and @locality.org.uk
Watch the highlights ⬇️
@maddiejennings.bsky.social
Special thanks to our partners GM Live Well, @right-here.org, and @locality.org.uk
Watch the highlights ⬇️
@maddiejennings.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Is throwback Thursday #tbt a thing on @bsky.app ? Let’s make it one by looking back at a Thursday in June when @localtrust.org.uk and @right-here.org took Andy Burnham on a community-led tour of his patch 🐝
For those among us who have done hard time as parliamentary researchers, book launches in the Jubilee Room can only be nostalgic. If the core theme is inequality & the host is Ruskin College it’s a triple whammy. But to dwell on the timelessness of the experience would be to undersell the subject
June 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
For those among us who have done hard time as parliamentary researchers, book launches in the Jubilee Room can only be nostalgic. If the core theme is inequality & the host is Ruskin College it’s a triple whammy. But to dwell on the timelessness of the experience would be to undersell the subject
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We called on the government to break the cycle of deprivation in doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods around the country, and whilst details are yet to be announced, it’s clear that the Chancellor recognises the power of neighbourhood-level interventions led by local people. [🧵2/2]
June 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We called on the government to break the cycle of deprivation in doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods around the country, and whilst details are yet to be announced, it’s clear that the Chancellor recognises the power of neighbourhood-level interventions led by local people. [🧵2/2]
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📢 Chancellor creates new fund to improve 350 deprived areas.
We welcome the decision in today’s #SpendingReview that a new fund will be set up to ensure the most deprived communities are supported to take part in the government’s ambitious plans for national renewal. [🧵1/2]
We welcome the decision in today’s #SpendingReview that a new fund will be set up to ensure the most deprived communities are supported to take part in the government’s ambitious plans for national renewal. [🧵1/2]
June 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
📢 Chancellor creates new fund to improve 350 deprived areas.
We welcome the decision in today’s #SpendingReview that a new fund will be set up to ensure the most deprived communities are supported to take part in the government’s ambitious plans for national renewal. [🧵1/2]
We welcome the decision in today’s #SpendingReview that a new fund will be set up to ensure the most deprived communities are supported to take part in the government’s ambitious plans for national renewal. [🧵1/2]
June 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I promised the chair of Sale West Big Local that I’d get Andy Burnham to visit before the end of the Big Local programme - looks like I’m about to deliver on that promise, personal honour intact!
Driving Change: The BIG GM Live Well Bus Tour kicks off tomorrow! 🚌
We’re joining GM Live Well, @locality.org.uk & @right-here.org to show decision-makers in Greater Manchester, including @mayorofgm.bsky.social Andy Burnham, the power of community-led decision-making.
📽 @maddiejennings.bsky.social
We’re joining GM Live Well, @locality.org.uk & @right-here.org to show decision-makers in Greater Manchester, including @mayorofgm.bsky.social Andy Burnham, the power of community-led decision-making.
📽 @maddiejennings.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I promised the chair of Sale West Big Local that I’d get Andy Burnham to visit before the end of the Big Local programme - looks like I’m about to deliver on that promise, personal honour intact!
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Driving Change: The BIG GM Live Well Bus Tour kicks off tomorrow! 🚌
We’re joining GM Live Well, @locality.org.uk & @right-here.org to show decision-makers in Greater Manchester, including @mayorofgm.bsky.social Andy Burnham, the power of community-led decision-making.
📽 @maddiejennings.bsky.social
We’re joining GM Live Well, @locality.org.uk & @right-here.org to show decision-makers in Greater Manchester, including @mayorofgm.bsky.social Andy Burnham, the power of community-led decision-making.
📽 @maddiejennings.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Driving Change: The BIG GM Live Well Bus Tour kicks off tomorrow! 🚌
We’re joining GM Live Well, @locality.org.uk & @right-here.org to show decision-makers in Greater Manchester, including @mayorofgm.bsky.social Andy Burnham, the power of community-led decision-making.
📽 @maddiejennings.bsky.social
We’re joining GM Live Well, @locality.org.uk & @right-here.org to show decision-makers in Greater Manchester, including @mayorofgm.bsky.social Andy Burnham, the power of community-led decision-making.
📽 @maddiejennings.bsky.social
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Social capital is often the missing ingredient in place-based regeneration.
We’re looking at how to identify, measure & strengthen it at the hyperlocal level.
💬 Dan Crowe (3ni)
💬 @annafrancisart.bsky.social
💬 Robin Fry (North East Combined Authority)
🪑 @gracepollard.bsky.social
#StrongerThings
We’re looking at how to identify, measure & strengthen it at the hyperlocal level.
💬 Dan Crowe (3ni)
💬 @annafrancisart.bsky.social
💬 Robin Fry (North East Combined Authority)
🪑 @gracepollard.bsky.social
#StrongerThings
June 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Social capital is often the missing ingredient in place-based regeneration.
We’re looking at how to identify, measure & strengthen it at the hyperlocal level.
💬 Dan Crowe (3ni)
💬 @annafrancisart.bsky.social
💬 Robin Fry (North East Combined Authority)
🪑 @gracepollard.bsky.social
#StrongerThings
We’re looking at how to identify, measure & strengthen it at the hyperlocal level.
💬 Dan Crowe (3ni)
💬 @annafrancisart.bsky.social
💬 Robin Fry (North East Combined Authority)
🪑 @gracepollard.bsky.social
#StrongerThings
🚨 Robin Fry from NECA announces he is working with 3ni on North East Social Capital Summit later this year - promises to be a major regional policy highlight of 2025
June 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🚨 Robin Fry from NECA announces he is working with 3ni on North East Social Capital Summit later this year - promises to be a major regional policy highlight of 2025