Local Government
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.
Our approach to food poverty needs to broaden
What practical measures can be taken to tackle ‘food poverty’? Hannah Lambie examines the findings of research which looked at approaches in two communities
People on low incomes find accessing appropriate good quality food particularly challenging. Along with financial constraints, they often face a number of factors including family structure, age, local transport infrastructure and retail provision.
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