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Local authorities promoting community cohesion and overcoming tensions – building trust, belonging and resilience

Kerry Ferguson, LGIU Associate

  • 22nd September 2025
  • England & Wales Northern Ireland Scotland
  • 18 mins read

This briefing examines what local authorities can do to help build more cohesive and resilient communities and lessen division. It provides examples of effective local interventions and discusses ways to measure success. It is aimed at councillors and officers with responsibility for (or an interest in) community cohesion.

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