Community organisations have claimed a mismatch of government policies and a lack of funding is undermining their ability to speak out about the needs of ordinary people. The claim is based on the findings of research by bassac, the national network of multi-purpose community organisations dedicated to tackling poverty, exclusion and discrimination.

Read more on POLICY AND FUNDING MISMATCH ‘UNDERMINING COMMUNITY GROUPS’…

Local authorities are being given a chance to apply for a share of 225 million pounds in a play investment programme. Sixty-five councils will be invited to bid to become play pathfinders.

Read more on COUNCILS GET CHANCE TO BID FOR PLAYGROUND FUNDS…

This report from Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development summarises an event organized by the Institute and the Trades Union Congress on the changing landscape of age and retirement. The key message from the event is that demand for working beyond 65 looks set to increase markedly in the next 15 years.

Read more on DEVELOPING A NEW MIND SET ON AGE AND RETIREMENT…