Why localism and devolution matter for West London: An update from our CEO
In a recent opinion piece published in Ealing News, our CEO, Gary Buckley, shared his perspective on why the Government’s new localism and devolution agenda is vital for the future of our community.
Gary highlights that true localism is not just an administrative change—it is about giving people real control over the places where they live and work. For organisations like Action West London, this shift is essential to tackling long-term economic insecurity and rebuilding trust within the community.
“Community organisations rooted in local places understand these realities in ways large national systems often cannot,” Gary writes. “We know the families. We know the estates. We know the schools where young people have disengaged.”
At Action West London, we believe economic growth must have a clear purpose: to raise living standards, reduce poverty, and help everyone participate fully. This means creating pathways into stable employment, championing the London Living Wage, and expanding opportunities in green employment and the circular economy.
To read the full article and explore how local decision-making can build a fairer, more inclusive local economy, read the full piece on Ealing News.
👉 Read the Full Article: To read Gary Buckley’s complete, original opinion piece and dive deeper into the insights, check out the full article directly on Ealing.News.