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Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
Ways to help your area by supporting local businesses and services, and reclaiming underused space.
Communities across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to benefit from over £150 million in funding to support community ownership of local assets.
Six vital community assets in Wales have been saved from closure, thanks to £3.1m announced by the UK Government today.
New powers will come into effect this summer to help communities take back control of their high streets and revive empty shops to accelerate regeneration.
Provides guidance on planning for retail and other town centre uses.
Many areas have community transport services for people who have difficulty using public transport
This fund helps community groups buy or renovate assets that would otherwise be lost to the community.
Strategies and useful tools to help improve parades of shops.
Community assets including pubs, music venues and sports clubs saved from closure thanks to a major £33.5million package announced by the Government
Start a business to help people or communities - business structures including community interest companies and co-operatives
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Advice for people who commission, fund, deliver and evaluate health outreach programmes.
Practical information and advice on how to set up and run a collective purchasing or community buying group.
Assaulting a retail worker to be made a standalone criminal offence.
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