Building Neighbourhood Networks from Stonehouse

Stonehouse isn’t the only part of Plymouth that’s hungry for more connected neighbourhoods—but it’s been one of the most active.

Through people’s assemblies, themed conversations, and informal gatherings, we’ve seen how powerful it is when people can talk about where they live on their own terms.

We’re taking what we’ve learned in Stonehouse and thinking about how it can support work in other areas. The challenges are different, but the need is shared: to feel known, to shape what happens locally, and to do it alongside others.

Building neighbourhood networks isn’t about creating new structures. It’s about recognising the relationships that already exist—and strengthening them.

In Stonehouse, we’ve seen how much energy there is when people are invited to be part of something real.

Now we want to take that spirit wider, without losing what makes it local.