…Events such as the Brexit vote have highlighted a ‘geography of discontent’ in the UK and are illustrative of the culmination of decades of neglect from central government. This has added impetus to initiatives like the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ and Boris Johnson’s flagship ‘Level Up’ election pledge, which have attracted new scrutiny and attention. Yet, it is not enough to merely redistribute money to the North if this isn’t invested at the grassroots level and in local communities…