Migration has become one of the defining features of the 21st century. Whether prompted by conflict, climate change, or economic transformation, mobility is reshaping where and how people live. Across the UK, local authorities are increasingly at the heart of this transformation, working to ensure that communities are cohesive, inclusive, and resilient amid demographic change. While national debates often frame migration as a challenge to be managed, the real work of inclusion takes place locally. It is through councils, community organisations, and neighbourhood networks that belonging is nurtured and shared futures are built. Effective governance of migration and diversity depends on place-based, participatory, and representative approaches that reflect the realities of local life.