Understanding local need
Separate assumptions from evidence and identify who is affected.
Explore this topic →Decimus Community Hub
Explore local services, evidence, inspections, projects and outcomes.
Bring local information, public evidence, projects and outcomes together rather than leaving them as separate pages.
Quick start
What are you trying to improve locally?
Choose the closest starting point, then use the focused routes below to take the next step.
A local service problemRecord what happened, who is responsible and what outcome you need.Build evidenceTurn dates, photos, correspondence and outcomes into a usable record.Prepare for a meetingGo in with clear facts, questions, requests and follow-up actions.Start a community projectDefine the problem, people affected, partners and first achievable step.
Choose a route
Choose what you need.
Open a focused guide or tool rather than searching through one long page.
Explore the community mapFind local information and useful routes.View inspection evidenceOpen published observations and records.Report a local issueCreate a structured evidence-led report.Follow council activitySee accountability and decision routes.Join a projectReview current community activity.See outcomesFollow progress and positive change.
A useful first check
Before you continue
Use these points to keep the situation clear, proportionate and easier to follow up.
- Define the issue precisely
- Use dated and verifiable evidence
- Request a proportionate outcome
- Publish progress without exposing private data
Learn, understand and act
Community action learning library
This hub is not only a directory. Use these focused learning areas to understand the subject, build confidence and choose a practical next step.
Planning a campaign
Set a clear outcome, stakeholders, actions and review points.
Explore this topic →Running resident meetings
Create safe, focused meetings with decisions and named actions.
Explore this topic →Working with councils
Use the right service, reference numbers, deadlines and escalation routes.
Explore this topic →Volunteering well
Define roles, boundaries, safeguarding and support.
Explore this topic →Measuring impact
Record outputs, outcomes, stories and lessons without exaggeration.
Explore this topic →Connected ecosystem
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Move between areas without leaving the same platform structure.
Decimus Food Hub
Find food-support routes, plan affordable meals and organise community food activity.
- Emergency food routes
- Budget meal planning
- Community food projects
Decimus Fitness Hub
Build safe, realistic movement routines for different starting points and goals.
- Beginner movement plans
- Family activity ideas
- Progress without extremes
Decimus Wellbeing Hub
Support everyday mental wellbeing, routines, connection and early help.
- Daily wellbeing tools
- Stress and sleep support
- Trusted help routes