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Dec 19

TEAM REFLECTIONS ON 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, our team took stock of the things we are proud of this year. CTP's Policy and Programmes Manager Rosie Maguire organised our discussion into CTP's final blog of 2024, reflecting what it’s like to work at CTP and how we work together, as well... read more →
Dec 12

Power to the people

Inspired by recent experiences after Storm Darragh, CTP's Chief Executive, Liz Zeidler, shares insights into the important work Centre for Thriving Places' teams are delivering that are helping rewire local economies and grow the power and voice of local people and communities. In the recent storms our house lost power... read more →
Nov 28

MEET BRIAN CONNOLLY

CTP recently welcomed several new Board members that we will be introducing in a regular blog. First up is Brian Connolly, a specialist in place-based development who is experienced in transforming and empowering communities in Scotland. This work sparked an interest in CTP’s mission to deliver an economy that works... read more →
Oct 31

BIG CHANGE FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS

In her introductory blog, our new Policy and Programmes Manager Rosie Maguire explores how the seeds of change can be sown in small ways to unlock radical and lasting transformations – highlighted by projects close to her heart that she has been part of since becoming involved in CTP’s work.... read more →
Oct 23

A NEW COMPASS FOR COUNCILS

• The blog below by Liz Zeidler first appeared in the Municipal Journal on 2 October 2024.The Thriving Places Index data 2024 has been released for England. Liz Zeidler,  co-founder of the Centre for Thriving Places, talks about how the dashboard supports councils across the UK to lead their cities... read more →
Oct 08
Sep 26

WELLBEING DATA IS INSPIRING

HOW THE THRIVING PLACES INDEX IS BECOMING A DRIVER FOR CHANGE This time last week, Centre for Thriving Places (CTP) released the 2024 data for its world leading Thriving Places Index (TPI), which analyses how local areas perform against key drivers of wellbeing for people and planet. Mike Zeidler, one... read more →
Sep 24
Aug 29

The Economics of Racism and Social Division

Following the far right violence in UK towns and cities this summer, LIz Zeidler reflects on how a different economy might help end hate and exploitation A lot is being written about racism at the moment. With far right violence bringing terror to our towns and cities in recent weeks,... read more →
Aug 08

CTP STATEMENT ON FAR RIGHT VIOLENCE

Centre for Thriving Places condemns the far right violence taking place in so many towns and cities.  We are appalled at the racist intent in this violence and categorically reject the misinformation and hate-fuelled narratives being shared about those seeking sanctuary in the UK. We believe refugees and asylum-seekers are... read more →
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