Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School are Democracy Friendly
We are thrilled to announce that Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School in Batley are the latest school to receive our Democracy Friendly Award. Read their story…
Growing Great Places workshop, 18th July 2024
Dozens of local projects have run successful crowdfunding campaigns through our Growing Great Places programme, raising over half a million pounds in pledges. Take part in our next online workshop to find out how to join them.
Voting in the May 2024 Local elections
Here’s everything you need to know about voting in the local elections on Thursday 2 May 2024.
Growing Great Places workshop, 20th February 2024
Dozens of local projects have already run successful crowdfunding campaigns through our Growing Great Places programme. Take part in our next online workshop to find out how to join them.
Will you be part of Local Democracy Week 2023?
We’re celebrating Local Democracy Week with a programme of activities happening throughout October. You can get involved by adding your activities to our programme, by hosting a conversation, by sharing your story or by inviting us along to your community to help people learn about (and get involved in) local democracy.
Newsome Academy are Democracy Friendly
We’re thrilled that Newsome Academy are our very first high school to become Democracy Friendly. Find out about their pioneering journey, led by young citizens.
Growing Great Places workshop, 20th March 2023
Dozens of local projects have already run successful crowdfunding campaigns through our Growing Great Places programme. Take part in our next online workshop to find out how to join them.
Toftshaw Pit Hill Pond – How local people can shape their environment
The Friends of Toftshaw have begun renovating Toftshaw Pit Hill Pond for people and wildlife to enjoy, thanks to a successful Growing Great Places crowdfunding campaign.
Fairfield School are Democracy Friendly
Fairfield School in Batley are the very first special school in Kirklees to receive our Democracy Friendly award. Here’s how Post 16 Teacher Hazra has developed fun activities to help her students learn about local democracy and build their confidence in taking part.
Democracy Friendly Schools in 2022 (video)
Our Democracy Friendly Schools programme is helping children and young people to learn about – and take part in – local democracy. We made amazing progress together in 2022. Watch our video to find out more.