23rd August 2024
By Aba Amihyia Whilst Technology has no doubt enhanced social connections, it can also hinder them. This month, the United Kingdom has experienced the devastating effects of misinformation that has... Read more
21st August 2024
By Aba Amihyia We are currently living in a world where there is a fear building that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technological advancements are moving quicker than we can control.... Read more
19th August 2024
By Chioma Wuche My personal reflections about the power of the outdoors and connecting with nature has been deeply enriched by my time spent visiting the gardens as part of... Read more
6th August 2024
Labour's new housing plan promises to address the current housing crisis by delivering more homes across the UK. As this much-needed house building and community building process begins, it is... Read more
5th August 2024
In response to the recent far-right, racist violence that has threatened the stability of our communities and made people from diverse heritage backgrounds feel more vulnerable, Neighbourly Lab would like... Read more
1st August 2024
We know that the gold standard in improving health outcomes is thought to come through a range of community engagement methods. This ensures that local communities are involved in the... Read more
30th July 2024
"Its clientele, though fairly large, consists mostly of ‘regulars’ who occupy the same chair every evening and go there for conversation as much as for the beer." George Orwell’s depiction... Read more
19th July 2024
The red double-decker bus is as iconic as it gets... Sure, there's the red phone box, Tower Bridge and Big Ben, but without the buses, London would come to a... Read more
16th July 2024
Can the 'front door' of the NHS be fixed....? We were thrilled to read Health Secretary, Wes Streeting’s announcement of the ‘Neighbourhood Health Service’, a transformative initiative that aims to... Read more
18th June 2024
Supermarkets are part of most peoples' routine, a place where you go on a regular basis, in a familiar environment, where you get to tick off something from your to-do... Read more
12th June 2024
Our Head of Growth & Partnerships, Grainne O' Dwyer presented at the London Communities Emergencies Partnership workshop, sharing insights from our research on the power of informal neighbourhood networks (e.g.... Read more
12th June 2024
“We don’t have any loyalty cards, but the customers are loyal to us”. nnThis was a lasting quote I took away from the recent Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Conference... Read more
3rd June 2024
Ever wondered why so many of us always cut across that grassy patch instead of using the pavement? It turns out, elephants have the answer… Elephant Paths, Cow Paths or... Read more
15th May 2024
At Neighbourly Lab, we recognise that the community belongs to ALL, and with that, we must strive to ensure that everyone within that community feels seen, heard and valued. Too often,... Read more
10th May 2024
Here at Neighbourly Lab, our main focus is on how to enable local places to develop more good Social Infrastructure. We want to enable local leaders (in Councils, local businesses... Read more
19th April 2024
Recorded - Wednesday 17th April 2024 The third instalment of our 6 'Kickstarting Social Infrastructure' roundtable series focused on Somerset. Social Infrastructure is key to developing stronger, more connected and... Read more
12th April 2024
Recorded - Wednesday 10th April 2024 The second instalment of our 6 'Kickstarting Social Infrastructure' roundtable series focused on Waltham Forest. Social Infrastructure is key to developing stronger, more connected... Read more
10th April 2024
During the pandemic, we saw millions of people volunteer to support each other through the biggest national crisis since the Second World War. This cemented volunteering as a core driver... Read more
8th April 2024
At Neighbourly Lab, we recognise that the community belongs to ALL, and with that, we must strive to ensure that everyone within that community feels seen, heard and valued. Too often,... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved