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Move over NIMBYS, today people want “COMMUNITY IN MY BACKYARD”
Far from being a nation of 1980’s NIMBYS, people today are looking to take action to make their own neighbourhoods better and forming a new generation of CIMBYs who support “community in my backyard.” 34 million “CIMBYS” want to take action to improve their local area Two-thirds (65%) are frustrated in their local area […]
Community Business Weekend is a great chance to find out what’s happening in your local area!
Over 290 (and counting) community businesses are already registered for Community Business Weekend on the 4th – 7th May bank holiday. So far, nearly 100 events are listed on the map, from market stalls to live storytelling and fashion shows to gardening workshops. There’s plenty of exciting activities for all the family to take part […]
Plans for Community Business Weekend 2018 launched
Power to Change has announced the dates for Community Business Weekend 2018 (#CBwkd18); running from 4-7 May and taking place across England. In 2017, more than 150 independent events took place attracting nearly 12,000 visitors in total. As a result, 96% of organisers recommended that other community businesses take part this year. Community Business Weekend, […]