“The impact of bringing together multiple services can also create social fabric in its own right – a state‑supported social fabric that strengthens communities.” - Matt Leach
In this second episode of the Conversations with Value podcast series, our host Edwards Dallas sits down with Matt Leach, Commissioner for the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods, to explore “The State of Our Neighbourhoods.” We examine why place matters so deeply to fairness, wellbeing, and long‑term outcomes, and what evidence‑based, place‑based investment can achieve beyond short‑term projects.
Together, they discuss how local funding works in practice, where persistent inequities lie, and how community power, trust, and data can shape lasting impact.
From funding mechanisms to community resilience, this episode tackles the big questions:
- How does local funding really work?
- Where do inequities persist at neighbourhood level?
- How can community power, trust and data drive lasting change?
