

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.
Support community events.
Ensure council facilities include space for relaxation, play and connection.
Build inclusive communities.
Prioritise maintenance of sports grounds so they are usable year-round.
Improve lighting and safety in parks and public spaces to encourage evening and morning use.
Modernise existing community facilities with targeted upgrades that extend their life and improve accessibility.
Support community events.
Ensure council facilities include space for relaxation, play and connection.
Build inclusive communities.
Prioritise maintenance of sports grounds so they are usable year-round.
Improve lighting and safety in parks and public spaces to encourage evening and morning use.
Modernise existing community facilities with targeted upgrades that extend their life and improve accessibility.
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