Big Society
The Big Society is flourishing in West Sussex. In fact it's been around for a lot longer than you might think. Find out how the Big Society works, thow it benefits our communities, and see the successful projects being run by some local groups.
The Big Society has been launched across Britain, but in West Sussex its roots span the previous 2 decades. Our film traces its history, explains the aims, and invites you to become part of its future.
The West Sussex Members Big Society Fund (WSMBSF) has been created to help County Councillors help their local residents achieve Big Society objectives.
Big Society really isn't new for communities in West Sussex. Nicola Kemp got the chance to talk to Louise Goldsmith, Leader of West Sussex County Council to find out more.
Here is the Big Society already at work in West Sussex, long before the phrase became popular. Chris Rider went to the picturesque village of Lodsworth, to see how villagers launched a project which has quickly exceeded all their expectations.
Big Society is nothing new for West Sussex communities, and in the Parish of West Hoathly they are full steam ahead in improving their community.
A landmark day for Britain's Big Society when the people of Haywards Heath in West Sussex stepped forward to take over the running of their local community centre.