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    Government Response to the “Save Our Parks” Petition

      On 29 November, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government issued a response to the Mail on Sunday’s Save Our Parks petition after it received around 17,000 signatures…. Read More

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    Playing Fields Continue to be Protected

      New figures show that Sport England has protected or improved sports provision in 93% of planning applications affecting playing fields. Sport England is a statutory consultee for local councils… Read More

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    Greggs Local Community Projects Fund

    Grants are available to small local voluntary and community groups for projects that help people living in Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton who face disadvantage or social exclusion. Grants… Read More

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    Birmingham and the Black Country Communities Fund

    Heart of England Communities Fund grants are available to small local voluntary and community groups for projects that help people living in Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton who face… Read More

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    Refill Birmingham

                  Did you know: If every Brummie refilled a water bottle once a week instead of buying a new single-use plastic one, the city… Read More

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    Clean Air Zone Consultation Open from 4th July to 17th August 2018

    Birmingham City Council’s consultation on the introduction of a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and associated vehicle charges is now open. It is looking at the traffic driving around the city… Read More

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    Visits to Parks on the Rise as City Dwellers Head Outdoors

    Increasing numbers of people living in cities and towns across England are visiting the natural environment. Visits to city parks and green spaces in England were up by 25% in… Read More

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    Help the Wildlife in your Garden

    It’s beautiful weather, but wildlife is missing the rain A few easy steps that you can do to help out the wildlife: Keep bird baths topped up with water, leave… Read More

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    New Courtyard Garden Opened at Martineau Gardens

    This week saw the official opening of The Courtyard Garden created by Martineau Gardens Volunteers and supported by Jo Malone London. They were joined by Andy Street CBE Mayor of… Read More

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    King George V Fields Foundation

    July marks the 80th anniversary of the legal protection of the first of 471 King George V Fields The King George V Fields Foundation passed on their legal and financial… Read More

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