Category - communities

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27 Apr 2012

Community transformation: ideas generators sought

Ekklesia is working with a major church agency in England (in addition to our work in Scotland and possibilities in Wales) around the theme of 'community transformation'.
9 Nov 2010

Government challenged over 'ground up' change in local communities

Fifty national civic organisations have called on the government to respond to ideas put forward a year ago under the Sustainable Communities Act.
24 Mar 2010

Sustainable communities coalition welcomes new government help

A broad coalition of campaigners has welcomed an announcement by the government helping allotments and pubs under a new “ground-up” law, the Sustainable Communities Act.
4 Dec 2009

New parliamentary bill to strengthen the Sustainable Communities Act

Alistair Burt MP has chosen to introduce a new Bill that will strengthen the Sustainable Communities Act 2007. It is backed by a huge coalition of voluntary, civic and political groups.
3 Nov 2007

Communities minister fuels debate about churches and public service provision

Church and faith groups have a key role to play in bringing transformation to communities across the UK, according to the government minister responsible. But critics say many questions remain about the agendas of both parties.