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<p>In 2019, the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has:</p><ul><li>Allocated
£9.7 million across all local authorities in England to help the sector maintain,
protect and increase recreational spaces through the Parks Programme;</li><li>Awarded
£3.75 million of Pocket Parks Plus funding to 198 community-led projects across England
to create new or renovate existing parks</li><li>Contributed £1.2 million to the National
Trust and Heritage Lottery Fund’s Future Parks Accelerator programme, which is supporting
local authorities to pilot innovative approaches to ensuring the longer-term sustainability
of parks;</li><li>Provided £130k to create a webspace for community groups engaged
in the stewardship of parks and develop a national network of community green champions;</li><li>Funded
£20k to improve skills for parks professionals;</li><li>Invested £210k to capture
and disseminate learning from Newcastle City Council’s journey to transfer their parks
and allotments to a new Parks Trust.</li></ul><p>The Government recognises the value
of parks and green spaces in providing vibrant and inclusive locations for communities
to socialise, volunteer, work, and exercise. Access to green spaces fosters health,
well-being, integration, and social engagement. Government will continue to work with
the Parks Sector to help support the sustainability of parks and green spaces.</p>
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