Local Government
Knowing your limits
With government happy to leave the fate of cities to market forces, where does that leave those for whom growth isn’t a realistic option? Clare Goff reports
Liverpool’s population has halved since the 1950s and, despite strong economic growth in recent years, the city still struggles to stem its population decline.
Creating space for community control
Slashed council budgets are leading to more public spaces being placed in the hands of local people. Clare Goff looks at a new guide that explains how it’s done
As public sector spend dwindles, the transfer of assets from the public to community ownership is growing. While buildings are the most common assets moving into community hands, the benefits of public space transfers are becoming more apparent.
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