For the enrichment and development of plural public education on the one hand, and healthy faith communities on the other, it is necessary that the distinction between the two - as well as their need to converse and cooperate - is understood and put into operation, says Simon Barrow. That is why community schooling for all is so important.

The report by the McKay Commission says that English-only laws should normally need backing by a majority of MPs representing English constituencies.

Some 75 civic organisations have joined together in a call for councils across England to use a new law to help tackle community decline.

Church leaders in the North East of England have warned the government that spending cuts and welfare changes are having a “scandalous” impact on communities in their region.