Updated advice on reopening village halls
21/09/2020
New information from Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE).
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Government consultation on pavement parking
20/09/2020
The Government is considering changes to current pavement parking legislation.
Call for better air quality near schools
19/09/2020
The reduction in air pollution seen during the Covid-19 lockdown has almost disappeared.
Funding support for road safety projects
14/09/2020
The closing date for applications from local councils is 21 October 2020.
The Co-operative movement and 21st century localism
The first workers co-operative was founded over 500 years ago in Aberdeen.
Co-operative principles developed during the Industrial Revolution, influenced by trade unions, friendly societies, non-conformist preachers, philanthropists and social thinkers.
Today, co-operative principles are regaining popularity as localism encourages decision-making and wealth at community level.
Help them to hear you
Let them have their say
There are nearly nine million people with hearing difficulties in the UK. 640,000 are severely deaf.
Help parishioners and councillors with hearing loss to participate fully by following these guidelines.
How many members of the public attend your council's meetings? Do they feel really involved?
Here are some ideas on welcoming residents who have something to say.
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