Communities often know local their area best, and are the most invested in it. In recognition of this, the Localism Act in 2011 set out a series of legal rights for communities to take on ownership or responsibility of assets in their area.
The planning process can be opaque, so we created the infographic below to explain the four key Community Rights: to Bid, to Build, to Challenge, and to Reclaim Land.
Have a look through to understand how communities can shape the places we live in.