Land, Justice and Community in Great Britain

This event was part of the 2026 Global Community Land Trust (CLT) Virtual Summit. Explore the full program and register for more events here.

South of Scotland Community Housing and the Community Land Trust Network of England and Wales co-hosted a session exploring the role of community land movements in addressing inequality and advancing community-led development across Great Britain.

While the UK is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, land and property ownership remain highly concentrated, contributing to inequalities in housing, economic opportunity, and access to land. This session examined how community land initiatives are responding by bringing land and buildings into local democratic control and developing them for community benefit.

Drawing on experiences from Scotland, England, and Wales, speakers provided an overview of the movement’s history, diversity, and current challenges, alongside grassroots perspectives from practitioners working in different contexts. The discussion highlighted how community ownership is being used to address housing need, support local economies, and strengthen long-term community resilience.

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Speakers

• Mike Staples, South of Scotland Community Housing, Chief Executive (Scotland)
• Tom Chance, Community Land Trust Network of England and Wales (UK)
• Chris Dalglish, South of Scotland Community Housing, Partnership and Learning Manager (Scotland)
• Angela Williams, Langholm Initiative, Development Manager: Tarras Valley Nature Reserve (Scotland)
• Megan MacInnes, Applecross Community Company, Local Development Manager (Scotland)
• Casey Edwards Cwmpas, Community Led Housing Project Manager (Wales)
• Gareth Ioan, YTC 4Llan, Director (Wales)
• Sanab Hersi, Green Soul and Cardiff CLT, Director (Wales)
• Nkechi Okeke, Brent CLT, Regeneration Manager (England)
• Christine Eden, Marshfield CLT, Chair (England)

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