Six Liverpool landmarks may soon be transferred to community groups, empowering local initiatives and reducing council costs. Liverpool Decides Future of Six Vacant Landmarks for Community Use Liverpool wants to give away some properties. Six places could soon belong to community groups. This helps them save money. Anfield Cemetery Chapel is one of these places.…
Local libraries are saved from closure in Aberdeenshire after many community actions to secure funding. Aberdeenshire Libraries Saved as Community Groups Step In to Help Libraries in Aberdeenshire might stay open. Community groups are helping save them. The council wanted to close thirteen libraries. This happened back in November. People were not happy about it.…
Derry and Strabane council rates to increase nearly 5%, adding £28.96 annually to ratepayers. Investments and budget addressed. Derry Strabane Council Announces Above Inflation Rates Increase Derry and Strabane rates will increase almost 5%. This means an extra £28.96 per year, equalling 56 pence weekly for ratepayers. The regional rate decision will happen at the…
Northumberland’s climate fund offers shares of £50,000 to local community groups for environment projects. £50,000 Northumberland Climate Fund Open to Community Group Bids Northumberland has a climate fund for local groups, giving away £50,000. Groups can get between £250 and £5,000. The fund helps projects fight climate change and protect the environment. The council wants…