Did you know that a bank can be turned into a pawnbroker or betting shop without planning permission or community say so?
And did you know that the government is looking at making this kind of development even easier?
A community project comes to fruition Establishing a community orchard was an action in the town plan Advance Swaffham, published after a massive consultation effort to involve as many of Swaffham’s residents, visitors and businesses as possible. The project name “Swaefas Swale” is made up of the Old English name of the people who gave [...]
Residents in the North Yorkshire town of Hawes are saving themselves a 70 mile round trip by running some of their own council services.
A study by the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) has revealed that people are willing to contribute to their communities but need the right opportunities.
The Jubilee People’s Millions is now open for entries.
They’re looking for projects that “improve local places and the lives of people in your community”. Deadline: 4 February 2011
White Stuff gives you the chance to win £5000 for your community projects. Deadline: 7 February 2011
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