What does it take to do community-led property transformation? Dr Jess Steele shares her insights and advice from the making of Hastings Commons.

All you need to know about the £150 million Community Ownership Fund and how to apply.

Liverpool and the Wirral have amazing examples of community-powered town centre buildings, which generate vibrancy, footfall and social impact. But here, like across the UK, the over-reliance on the personal sacrifice of inspiring, tenacious community leaders is unsustainable. Instead, the town centre property system needs long-term solutions. Luckily, these exist…