#community-investment

#community-investment

A quiet corner of Croydon is set to receive 20 million over the next decade as part of a government initiative to support some of the country's most overlooked communities. Residents of New Addington North are now being asked to decide how the money should be spent. During a visit to New Addington, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) spoke to residents about the areas most in need of support.

The government has launched its Pride in Place strategy, which sees significant investment in disadvantaged communities across the country. It is also, says the newly minted housing, communities and local government secretary, Steve Reed, putting working families in control of their lives and their neighbourhood. This follows the English Devolution and Community Empowerment bill, which ploughs a similar furrow, legislating for, among other things, communities' right to buy and ensuring sports venues are automatically listed as assets of community value.

We reject the outdated view that criminal justice is a zero-sum game that pits safety versus justice against one another. Moreover, history - and countless studies, data, and lived experiences - tells us reactive policymaking driven by politics and fear in response to a specific incident, no matter how awful, leads to poor legislation that serves neither justice nor safety.

"The announcement of £50m funding for Casement Park marks a huge step forward in revitalizing this historic venue, which holds significant cultural importance for our community."

Brightspeed is currently connecting over 58,800 homes and businesses in Central Texas to its high-speed fiber network, enhancing access to essential internet services.

A boost to Sure Start-type investment in local children’s services is expected in next week’s spending review, although a comprehensive child poverty plan has been postponed.