County councils
In a heartwarming initiative, the team behind a community-focused café in Newton Abbot is calling for volunteers to help provide valuable work experience for adults with additional needs. The Forde Park Community Project has successfully converted a dilapidated pavilion in the park into a café, thanks to generous donations from
Mayors
The County of Prince Edward has committed to supporting community causes through the 2025 Municipal Community Grants Program. Mayor Steve Ferguson emphasizes the importance of community events and initiatives in making Prince Edward County a special place. This year, 36 organizations will receive financial support, including the County Kids Read
Mayors
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Human Services Cabinet have announced applications for the Let's Play Boston Community Sports Grant, a $250,000 program aimed at increasing access to youth sports programming in the city. The grant seeks to provide high-quality, engaging athletics opportunities for Boston youth ages
Mayors
The U.S. Conference of Mayors and bipartisan mayors across the country are urging the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development to reject any proposals that would eliminate or reduce funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG program, administered by the Department of
City councils
The Community Redevelopment Agency of Pensacola met on July 14, 2025, to discuss various proposals and budget allocations for redevelopment projects in the city. The meeting was attended by members of the agency, city officials, and community representatives. The agenda included presentations on proposed design plans for landscaping improvements at
City councils
The city of Addis Ababa, under the leadership of Mayor Adanech Abiebie, has made a remarkable progress in community-centered development, completing and putting into operation close to 16,000 community-based projects during the 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year. This achievement is attributed to the strong partnership and collaborative efforts between the
City councils
Sheffield City Council has been approved for significant funding to revamp Longley Park, thanks to £100,000 from FCC Communities Foundation and £75,000 from Veolia Environmental Trust. This support is complemented by additional funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Public Health initiatives. The funds will be utilized
City councils
The Townsville City Council is actively seeking expressions of interest from diverse residents to join the Inclusive Communities Advisory Committee. The committee aims to ensure that all voices are represented in shaping social planning and community development across Townsville. Committee chairperson Vera Dirou emphasizes the importance of the committee in
Charities
The Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025, launched in November 2024 with EUR7 million in funding, has successfully provided financial support to nearly 4,500 community organisations across Ireland. Through the programme, over 5,400 individual projects have been funded, aiming to enhance community facilities and services in both rural and
County councils
Limerick City and County Council, UK Government, and local officials have welcomed the announcement of significant funding for community projects nationwide under the Local Enhancement Programme 2025. The program, part of the Government's Our Rural Future policy, will see EUR265,000 allocated to over 130 community and voluntary
County councils
The Kildare County Council has officially launched the Building for Tomorrow - Kildare Library Service Plan 2025-2029, a five-year roadmap for the future of library services in the county. The plan positions Kildare's libraries as inclusive, innovative, and sustainable community hubs, reflecting the evolving needs of the county&
County councils
The Cork County Council, in collaboration with the UK Government, has officially opened two flexible work hubs in Mitchelstown and Cobh, providing local communities with access to working facilities, private offices, and networking opportunities. The new facilities were co-funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development under the Town
