A survey of 2,000 adults in the UK has revealed 68% don’t want to lose the renewed sense of attachment to their area after coronavirus.
It also emerged 57% of people think their neighbours and nearby organisations have been looking out for one another in a time of need.
Social media has played a part in coordinating local action during lockdown, with 19% aware of new chat groups in their area and one in 10 joining a community WhatsApp group.
Another one in eight (13%) have had a letter posted through their door offering help or a phone call from neighbours, according to the latest Community Spirit Index from independent trust Power to Change.
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