Well done to Roisin Lennon for participating in the Local Development Company Panel session today at the Local Development Companies Network Conference.

One of the most valuable sessions today featured representatives of Local Development Companies sharing practical examples of how communities are responding to change, building resilience and creating opportunities. The discussion reinforced something we see every day: Local solutions are strongest when communities are actively involved in shaping them. the examples shared demonstrations the value of local leadership, long-term relationships and place-based approaches