Land, Justice and Community in Great Britain
May 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm UTC+1
This event is part of the 2026 Global Community Land Trust (CLT) Virtual Summit, a six-week series of online events from May 5 – June 10. Explore the full program and register for more events here.
On May 21, South of Scotland Community Housing and the Community Land Trust Network of England and Wales will co-host 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 will examine 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 will provide an overview of the movement’s history, diversity, and current challenges, alongside grassroots perspectives from practitioners working in different contexts. The discussion will highlight how community ownership is being used to address housing need, support local economies, and strengthen long-term community resilience.
Designed for community land practitioners, staff, and volunteers, this session will offer insights into different approaches across Great Britain and create space for learning and exchange with international audiences. The event will be conducted in English, with live captions available in 60+ languages to support accessibility.
The global #CLTVirtualSummit2026 is a six-week series of free online events running May 5 – June 10, 2026, and anchored by World CLT Day on May 15. Organized by CLT and community land networks from around the world, the summit brings together practitioners, residents, organizers, and allies to reclaim and honor the Black and Indigenous leadership traditions that gave rise to the CLT model and continue to shape community land stewardship globally.
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)
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