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Dec 12

Celebrating Brighton’s brightest

This week, we celebrate 39 people from Brighton for their work increasing the happiness of others around them. Brighton’s 2017 HappyList includes people from all walks of life, whose care for sick, lonely, homeless, displaced and suffering people is inspirational, and others whose contributions bring joy and personal growth which is... read more →
Dec 08

The morality of taxation

If we want to truly flourish as a community, do we need to rethink the idea that governments are taking 'our' money when they tax us? It can often be hard to shake off a pang of resentment when opening your payslip. You’ve worked hard, you’ve made your contribution to... read more →
Nov 27

#InvestIn a good debate

Last week, as the 2017 Autumn Budget was announced, we kickstarted our #InvestIn campaign by asking what YOU would invest in to create a truly prosperous society. And we got some great answers. On twitter…. @BDLandTrust ‘Healthy #farms for healthy people!’ @NetwrkWellbeing ‘We need to #InvestIn people & services which are... read more →
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Nov 10

Speaking of change

It’s that time of year. No, not that voracious US import Black Friday, bellowing at us to dive into a queue for a heavily discounted TV, phone, drone, pair of trainers – because if I don’t, someone else will get them! – and not Christmas either. No, the next BIG... read more →
Nov 05
Nov 03

Are smart cities really that clever?

For many years now I have been invited to 'smart city' meetings, conferences and events. We are told we all need to use 'open data' the 'internet of things' and 'smart city infrastructure' to solve everything from traffic jams to crime, poverty to climate change. It seems there must be a 'smart'... read more →
Oct 26

Museums – the next big thing?

Museums are changing - and not just to keep up with the times. They're pace-setters. The Victorian government, which paved the way for museums to spring up all over the UK, was playing catch up with the economy. Ministers of the day were worried shift workers with previously undreamed of... read more →
Oct 26
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