The Commons Communities & Local Government Committee has found that 90 per cent of the public visit a park at least once a week.

Disability Wales has argued that not enough progress has been made to improve disabled access to Welsh high streets.

New research has found that councils in England generated a surplus of £756 million from parking charges and fines last year.

Ffunding for public libraries was cut by £25 million last year, a new CIPFA report has shown.

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has announced £32 million of additional funding to regenerate deprived housing estates.

Over 40 leading businesses, universities and business networks have pledged support to boost the economy of the Northern Powerhouse.

Newcastle City Council has announced management arrangement changes that will contribute £500,000 to meeting its budget shortfall.

The government is using ‘complicated’ commissioning processes to secure vital public services, threatening small charities.

A new report has highlighted the role that employment plays in improving the self-worth of people with drug and alcohol addictions.

Bus operator First West Yorkshire has pledged £71 million to provide a fleet of 284 low-emission buses to the city of Leeds by 2020.

Vulnerable older people should be offered befriending programmes or exercise classes to prevent loneliness, experts have said.

Cherwell District Council is planning to set up its own online lottery to raise money for local charities and community groups.

The Mayor of London has announced that a record £154 million per year will be spent on cycling in the capital over the next five years.

A study being carried out by former health minister Dr Dan Poulter and King’s College London will survey MPs on their mental health, asking questions about their sense of self-worth and drinking habits.

Calderdale Council has approved an investment of £92 million as part of its Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, to prevent damage from severe flooding.

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