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Neighbourhood Assemblies: A New Model for Neighbourhood Governance

Our new report calls for Neighbourhood Assemblies to become the preferred model for neighbourhood governance, putting residents at the heart

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Why Assemblies Alone Aren’t Enough

Neighbourhood assemblies can help communities listen, decide and act together. But what helps that spirit spread beyond a single event?

What Brixton’s First Black People’s Assembly Taught Us About Assemblies — and Democracy

Six lessons from Brixton's first Black People's Assembly about listening, trust, community power and democratic participation.

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Pride in Place: Building Assets or Building Belonging?

Why an unwavering commitment to deep relational community development work must happen if we want pride that lasts.

Luton Marsh Farm’s First Assembly – And What Happened Next

More than 150 residents gathered to shape Marsh Farm's future. Here's what happened next.

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Hope Is Something We Build Together

Hope isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we organise and build together. Reflections on our weekend at Braziers Park.

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24 December 2025

Assembly Culture in 2025: from participation to power

A reflection on Humanity Project's work in 2025: supporting 21 communities across the UK and exploring how community power and

27 November 2025

It’s time to bring democracy back home, by Taj Ali, Hyphen Online

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21 November 2025

How Marsh Farm Is Reclaiming Power From The Ground Up – by Nick Gardham on LinkedIn

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