About

Local Future Guide is about imagining change close to home without pretending to know exactly what comes next. It offers clear ways to explore possible local futures, shared priorities and civic ideas.

What we cover

We look at scenarios, place, civic life and the language people use when they talk about change. Topics range from framing a possible future to making a broad hope specific enough for a useful conversation. The focus is on ideas and approaches that readers can consider without needing specialist knowledge.

Who it is for

The publication is for curious readers who want to think more deliberately about the places they live, visit or care about. You do not need planning expertise or a formal role to follow along. Each piece aims to give you a useful starting point, not to tell you what your community should choose.

How we approach it

We explain terms in plain language, distinguish possibilities from predictions and make room for uncertainty. We favour questions readers can adapt to their own circumstances over universal answers. Local Future Guide does not replace official information, professional advice or the perspectives of people directly affected by a decision.