27 October 2025

ICON attends North East Social Capital Summit in Gateshead

Last week ICON attended the North East Social Capital Summit on Wednesday, where our Chair Baroness Hilary Armstrong…

7 October 2025

Independent Commission visits Sunderland

The Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods visited Sunderland last month to hear from local residents, community groups, and stakeholders…

8 September 2025

Independent Commission visits Lincoln

The ICON team spent the day in Lincoln this summer, as part of its commitment to hearing from…

26 August 2025

ICON publishes new research on neighbourhood crime and anti-social behaviour

Crime and anti-social behaviour are top priorities for the residents of ‘mission critical’ neighbourhoods. That is clear from…

6 August 2025

Independent Commission visits Grimsby

The Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (ICON) recently visited East Marsh in Grimsby as part of its ongoing commitment…

23 July 2025

Independent Commission visits Stoke-on-Trent

The Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods visited Stoke-on-Trent this month to see firsthand how Local Authorities and community groups…

9 July 2025

Independent Commission Visits Nottingham

The Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (ICON) visited Nottingham and Ollerton last week as part of its commitment to…

3 July 2025

ICON Chair responds to NHS 10 Term Plan

"At the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods, we have been making a strong case for all public services to…