Disclaimer: Articles on this website are written from the perspectives of various Localists, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Local Matters. Our contributors come from a wide array of varying political backgrounds, and we believe that cooperation across the political spectrum is essential. Between 1972 and 2001, there Continue Reading
Localism at the Freedom March
In reportedly more than 150 cities across 40 countries around the world, the World Wide Freedom March spanned continents in order to bring people out into the street, campaigning for decentralisation, collaboration, community, stability and peace. Localists took the front of a march in Manchester with a 16ft banner, to Continue Reading
Community Success: Greenbank Park is Protected
Greenbark Park is a public green space including trees, a pond and a walled garden, located on the periphery of Liverpool City, adjacent to the famous Penny Lane. The Watering Can, a privately owned cafe constructed within this public space within the last decade, had recently planned a greater expansion Continue Reading
10 Steps to Defend Against Big Tech
Disclaimer: Articles on this website are written from the perspectives of various Localists, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Local Matters. Our contributors come from a wide array of varying political backgrounds, and we believe that cooperation across the political spectrum is essential. Introduction: It’s no secret that Continue Reading
Tunnelling for England
Disclaimer: Articles on this website are written from the perspectives of various Localists, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Local Matters. Our contributors come from a wide array of varying political backgrounds, and we believe that cooperation across the political spectrum is essential. It is no secret that Continue Reading
2020 Review
As 2020 comes to a close, the Local Matters team joins millions of others in looking back at the past twelve months. For us, this was the year that we built our foundation. In January of this year, Local Matters was nothing but an idea. Since then, we have planted Continue Reading
Fashionable Politics
Disclaimer: Articles on this website are written from the perspectives of various Localists, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Local Matters. Our contributors come from a wide array of varying political backgrounds, and we believe that cooperation across the political spectrum is essential. Perhaps one of the most Continue Reading
Cleaning Memorials – Lest We Forget
Following our Local Matters volunteer activists efforts to clean a WW1 memorial to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we have compiled a simple and helpful guide for anyone who would like to contribute to these efforts themselves in the future. Unfortunately, our memorials are often forgotten and left to Continue Reading