News

Welcome to our news hub. This is the place to stay up to date with 3ni’s blogs, think pieces, reports, and press releases.

Published on 15 June 2026

Mapping the invisible ties that make neighbourhoods thrive

Social capital is what makes a community thrive. The notification on the street WhatsApp when a...

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Published on 26 May 2026

Where practice meets people: an asset-based approach to community-led change

By Célia Franquet, 3ni coordinator At 3ni, we know our network is full of busy people delivering...

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Published on 31 March 2026

Reimagining neighbourhood health: A St George’s House consultation  

What does neighbourhood health mean and how do we make it work?   During two days at St...

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Published on 19 March 2026

Spotlight: Wigan Council

For this month’s spotlight we focus on Wigan in Greater Manchester and how a new partnership...

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Published on 16 March 2026

Putting residents first: a new mandate for local authorities

At our event, ‘Pride in Place networking: Building a Movement for Neighbourhoods’, 3ni...

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Published on 9 March 2026

From Sunderland to Gateshead: how communities are shaping their future

Last year’s study visit gave local government officers the space to step away from their desks...

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Published on 22 January 2026

Turning a moment into a movement

In our latest article in the MJ, Dan Crowe, our director, discusses the opportunities given by...

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Published on 13 January 2026

Neighbourhoods in Practice: Rebuilding the Nation

In November 2025, local government officers joined us for an in-person event exploring why...

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Published on 13 January 2026

3ni’s Response to ICON’s Green Paper Consultation

Back in May 2025, the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (ICON) published its Green Paper...

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