26 June 2025Dr James Derounian has launched a 38 Degrees petition to reinstate/continue support funding for community-led Neighbourhood Plans, channelled through the organisation, ‘Locality’. The UK Government has decided to cut its funding from 2026. The funding has provided parish and town councils with the core costs of engaging external support to develop plans and, crucially, with technical support on issues including housing needs assessment and design codes.
James is a National Teaching Fellow in our Community Governance Team and a community development practitioner.
As we reported last week, SLCC is continuing to support NALC in expressing the sector’s disappointment at the removal of this core funding.
You can also read about the latest update from government here.
You will find the petition here.
