Issue

public spaces

5 stories · discussed at 2 council meetings · 5 councils

Areas accessible to the public, such as parks and green spaces, with improvements to these being a priority. Areas in a town or city that are open and accessible to all members of the public. Areas accessible to the public, discussed in the context of their transformation and potential exclusion of communities. Areas that are open and accessible to all members of a community, such as parks and plazas, planned for in the Local Plan. Resources owned or controlled by a government or public body, intended for the benefit of the public. The spaces between buildings and infrastructure that are accessible to the public. The outdoor spaces in a city or town that are accessible to the public. A report seeking approval for capital investment in children's homes, property disposals and acquisitions, and funding for Net Zero and public realm projects. The outdoor spaces in a city or town that are accessible to the public. Areas accessible to the general public. Areas that are open and accessible to all people, regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status.

Latest stories

  1. Hackney Council Reviews Parks and Green Spaces Strategy Progress and Future Plans Hackney Council's Skills, Place and Economy Scrutiny Commission has reviewed progress on its Parks and Green Spaces Strategy and discussed future plans, including significant... Hackney 12 September 2026
  2. Islington Council Scrutiny Committee Selects 'Sense of Place' as Overarching Topic Islington Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has confirmed Islington and the sense of place as the overarching scrutiny topic for the upcoming year. The committee met on... Islington 16 July 2026
  3. Southall Regeneration to Boost Greenery and Jobs Through 'Ealing Pride in Place' Programme Southall is set to benefit from enhanced green spaces and a focus on job creation as part of Ealing Council's new Ealing Pride in Place programme. The initiative, which has a... Ealing 11 July 2026
  4. Wood Wharf restaurant wins outdoor seating row A restaurant in Tower Hamlets has successfully won its bid to expand its outdoor seating area, overturning previous concerns about public access and amenity space. Tower Hamlets 10 July 2026
  5. Lewisham Launches 'Love Lewisham' Campaign to Combat Fly-Tipping and Enhance Civic Pride Lewisham Council has launched 'Love Lewisham', a new initiative aimed at tackling persistent fly-tipping and enhancing the borough's cleanliness. The campaign, announced by... Lewisham 3 July 2026