#community-wellbeing

#community-wellbeing

Engaging with the arts is not an indulgence or an afterthought-it is part of the infrastructure of health. Just as we invest in clean water, nutrition and safe housing, we must invest in cultural participation as a determinant of wellbeing.

Britain's high streets face a critical moment, the Co-op has warned, as new research reveals 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs could disappear without urgent business rates reform. The findings, released ahead of the Autumn Budget, show around 7 in 10 UK adults (69%) lack confidence that the Government will deliver on its promise of relief for small businesses - despite repeated pledges in previous budgets.

The city of Caen will be honouring its past and shaping its future through 2025 with a wide range of events to mark 1000 years of colourful history.

Harlow is truly blessed with so many cultural offerings, from the world's only sculpture town, to the wonderful museum, Gibberd Garden and Parndon Mill. Now we must go further and inspire the next generation by making Harlow a capital of culture for the East of England.

Havering Council plans to apply for village green registration of Platford Green and Tyle Green, protecting these sites from development and ensuring public use.