It’s commendable that you recognize the importance of community assets.

In the United Kingdom, there are legal provisions and opportunities for communities to actively participate in preserving and shaping their local areas.

People around the country value and love the places they live in. They want great local public services, to protect the things that make their neighbourhood special and to help their community grow and develop in the right way.

To make sure that you and your neighbours have the community that you aspire to, the government has given you legal powers and new opportunities to preserve what you like and change what you don’t like about the city, town or village you live in.

Whether you want to stop the local shop closing, get more homes built, or improve local public services, this quick and simple guide will point you in the right direction.
You’ve got the power: a quick and simple guide to community rights

Places & Spaces: The future of community asset ownership