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Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
Fund of up to £7 million will boost access to nature and support rural communities across England to become more green-fingered
Find nature reserves, national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and green spaces
Access to green space in England, calculated using a range of definitions.
Information on how to get involved in your local community and getting access to green spaces.
This analysis will show what percentage of households have access to a private garden and what percentage are within easy walking distance of a public park or playing field. The article will include interactive maps with data down to a...
Guidance setting out the potential funding available to community and voluntary organisations.
Government launches competition for a new national forest to improve access to nature
Shows the contribution that proximity to and size of publicly-accessible green space (for example parks, gardens and playing fields) makes to house prices in cities in England and Wales.
Invitation to community-led organisations in partnership with local authorities to apply for funding to create new pocket parks and refurbish existing parks.
Information and guidance on registering land as a town or village green.
Advice on the role of the Green Belt in the planning system.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Ways to help your area by supporting local businesses and services, and reclaiming underused space.
This collection brings together all documents relating to green belt statistics
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Government sets out ambitious new nature package, with measures to improve access to green space and connect the public with the natural world
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