Civic pride
Councils are launching initiatives to improve public spaces and tackle fly-tipping to foster civic pride across their boroughs.
Councils are launching new initiatives to foster civic pride and improve public spaces. Ealing Council introduced its 'Ealing Pride in Place' programme in July 2026, allocating £1.4 million to revitalise high streets and public spaces, with initial delivery expected in 2026-27. Lewisham Council also launched its 'Love Lewisham' campaign in July 2026, aiming to combat fly-tipping through intensive interventions, beautification, and mobile CCTV, as announced by Councillor Corin Ashwell.
In February 2026, Croydon Council reported on intensified environmental enforcement, with its Community Compliance Team issuing over 100 Fixed Penalty Notices for fly-tipping since September 2025. Islington Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee initiated a scrutiny review into 'Place' in September 2026, while Merton Council and Westminster Council committees discussed civic pride priorities in July and June 2026 respectively.
Key facts
- Ealing Council's 'Ealing Pride in Place' programme has a budget of £1.4 million. Source
- Ealing's 'Ealing Pride in Place' programme's first phase of delivery is expected to commence in 2026-27. Source
- Lewisham Council launched its 'Love Lewisham' campaign in July 2026. Source
- Croydon Council's Community Compliance Team issued over 100 Fixed Penalty Notices for fly-tipping since September 2025. Source
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