The aim is to build the local community and improve the ‘quality of life’ of the population. Included in this is the development of ‘Big Society’ networks, training for staff and development of leadership skills for councillors and local authority employees. Arguably with the transfer of public health to the local authority, ensuring the promotion of local well-being should be augmented. Given the importance of localism and local communities to government policies, the role of well-being in local policy making, practice and delivery is now considered