Episode 2: Better together – reflecting on Villages Together’s Big Local journey

Local Trust podcast

In this episode, we connect with John Cousins to delve into the journey of Sompton and Woolavington, the two communities that form Villages Together Big Local. Despite their differences, these communities have shared valuable lessons on addressing some of their toughest challenges, including isolation, lack of spaces for young families, and anti-social behaviour. By engaging in thorough consultations to understand their community’s needs, they’ve developed solutions to transform their area, including refurbishing their pavilion – which now houses a boxing gym – and creating a new football club. Recorded at our final Big Local Connects event in 2023, this episode highlights the power of communities when they’re supported to take ownership of local challenges and opportunities.