Congressional representatives
California Rep. Luz Rivas announced the inclusion of 15 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests in the House Appropriations Committee's funding bills for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). These requests total over $13 million for community projects across CA-29, aiming to improve the quality of life for residents, workers, and
Congressional representatives
Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) attended the ceremonial groundbreaking for a new library and multipurpose community center in Russellville, Alabama, after securing $3,892,000 in federal funding through the Community Project Funding initiative. The facility, named the Norris Public Library, will serve as a hub for community life and access
Charities
Perth & Kinross Council, in collaboration with local charity Beautiful Perth, has achieved two Green Flag Community Awards from Keep Scotland Beautiful for the Heather Garden and Compassionate Friends Garden in Bellwood Riverside Park on the banks of the River Tay in Perth. This achievement comes as a celebration of
Congressional representatives
California's 35th Congressional District will benefit from over $21,772,000 in federal funding, courtesy of the efforts of Representative Norma J. Torres, if the House Appropriations Committee's funding bills for Fiscal Year 2026 are fully funded. This funding will support a wide range of initiatives,
Local government
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has released $11,575,000 in bonds to support public purpose infrastructure projects in Western Maryland towns, including Cumberland, Middletown, and Mount Airy. The Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program provides loans to local governments and municipalities to raise funding for community
Local government
The Punjab government, led by Local Government and Community Development (LG and CD) Minister Zeeshan Rafique, is taking a significant step towards sustainable waste management with the establishment of the country's first Recycling Park in Lakhodair, Lahore. This initiative is part of the Suthra Punjab program, which focuses
Local government
CenterPoint Energy's commitment to safety has led to a significant investment in community safety projects, with the company awarding 99 grants totaling nearly $220,000 to communities in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. This year's grants are part of the company's Community Safety Grants
Local government
Chairman Mallam Agbelere of Ilorin East Local Government Area in Kwara State has clarified that he did not reject a proposed renovation project for the Awodi Primary Healthcare Centre. The controversy arose following a protest by supporters of Senator Saliu Mustapha, who alleged that the Chairman had rejected a N200
County councils
Councillors in Exeter have endorsed the Newtown Community Project, a collaborative initiative between Exeter City Council's Live and Move project and Devon County Council. Funded by Sport England, the £455,000 scheme aims to make it easier and safer for people in Newtown to navigate their community and
Local government
Labour's plans to build hundreds of thousands of homes in new towns across the country risk stifling local democracy and eroding public trust, experts have warned. The proposals, which aim to address the nation's chronic housing shortage, could see development corporations created to oversee large-scale developments,
County councils
Cork County Council, with the support of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE), has announced the funding of two community groups under the Community Climate Action Programme. The two successful projects, selected from a total of submissions, will receive a combined total of EUR44,369.65 to
County councils
Minister Dara Calleary officially opened the pioneering special needs Sunflower playground in Longford Town and refurbished tennis and basketball courts at Higginstown Sports Complex in Granard, addressing the critical need for inclusive play spaces in County Longford. The special needs playground was made possible through a EUR379,170 investment from
