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Vidhya Alakeson, CEO of Power to Change

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Community ownership: the future of high streets

Walking through my local town centre today, where every other shop now stands empty, it’s a sad sight and a far cry from the bustling civic centre it once was. The COVID-19 pandemic and successive lockdowns have had a devastating impact on our town centres. But they’ve only accelerated what has been
07/07/2021
Amanda Roberts photo portrait

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Green Future: finding out what nature means to Coventry

Amanda Roberts tells us how arts, culture and collaboration can create new opportunities to connect with nature.
22/04/2021
Holly Lewis

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Valuing the invaluable: a parks for all fund

The value of our parks has become acutely felt during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and associated lockdowns. When being outside was restricted to just one hour a day, town and city parks became the go-to place for many. Even after the strictest lockdown measures were lifted, parks became a
03/12/2020
Matthew Mckeague, CEO of the Architectural Heritage Fund

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Partners and pioneers – building back after the pandemic

Town centres are struggling – after the pandemic, innovative partnerships and investment in heritage can help them flourish again.
28/07/2020
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