Three Reasons why the future of the High Street is Local – LocoSoco Thought Leader May 29, 2019 – Posted in: Blog, Locosoco

LocoSoco loves local. It may not feel like it right now but believe us when we say the future of the high street is local. The range of technological developments and economic pressures that have pushed many small businesses to the brink will see a reversal of fortunes. Perhaps not tomorrow, but certainly in the next 5-10yrs, and here’s why. The world population continues to grow. Its estimated there will be around 8.5 billion people…

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Community power at work – LocoSoco Thought Leader March 28, 2019 – Posted in: Blog, Locosoco

LocoSoco are focused on helping communities realise their potential and guide them to a more sustainable future by turning assets into social enterprises. So it was this writers delight to discover this shining example of community power in a tiny Cambridgeshire village. Changing social habits and rising taxation on our leisure activities has meant that pubs are fast ceasing to be profitable for their corporate owners. They are being sold off, demolished or even converted to…

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Why eco-friendly isn’t a luxury anymore – LocoSoco Thought Leader March 6, 2019 – Posted in: Blog, Locosoco

Why eco-friendly isn’t a luxury anymore   In some circles the notion of being ‘green’ or ‘eco-friendly is a bit of an anathema. Too expensive, not useful and not available round here. In addition, the stereotypes given to the environmentally aware have not always been kind. They can range from the chia latte drinking, yoga-tastic, husband works in the city, yummy mummy’s of suburbia to the dog on a string hippy don’t build that road…

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