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A grassroots music venue in @NewportCouncil city centre has received planning permission to transform its upper floors into arts studios. Locally known, Le Pub, has been part of Newport's cultural and music scene for many years. insidermedia.com/news/wales/…

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to boost affordable and social housing must put councils at its heart. In @themjcouk, Cllr @vincemaple sets out why local leadership, fair funding and long-term certainty are key to success. themj.co.uk/seizing-key-oppo…

Could England’s new Pride in Place programme transform local decision-making? Our latest report argues that devolving funding is only the first step. In @Hullccnews, three projects will receive a share of £20m. Read more: hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hul…

We recently launched Whose neighbourhood? Early challenges in delivering Pride in Place, exploring what it will take to turn devolution into real community power. Our research finds that funding alone isn't enough. keycities.uk/whose-neighbour…

Key Cities joined the launch of @PlymUni's Centre for Coastal Communities coastal classification and data portal at the House of Lords. Better local data means better policy, fairer investment and stronger outcomes for coastal communities. Read more here: plymouth.ac.uk/research/coas…

Key Cities launches Whose neighbourhood? Early challenges in delivering Pride in Place, in parliament today. The report looks at early implementation of the £6bn gov programme and deriving success for local communities. Read the full report: keycities.uk/whose-neighbour…

Following @andyburnham 's latest promise to end rough sleeping, @prestoncouncil is set to receive around £1.3m to tackle homelessness as part of wider Lancashire scheme that will also deliver more than 1k homes. lep.co.uk/news/preston-rough…

With plans for thousands of new homes, the transformation of landmark sites such as Etruscan Square and Spode Works, and a bold vision for green energy at Chatterley Whitfield, @SoTCityCouncil is entering a period of real delivery. Read more here: placemidlands.co.uk/the-pipe…

Lovell, national partnership housing specialist, has broken ground on 84 new affordable rent and shared ownership homes in @Hullccnews as part of major 700 home regeneration project. hulldailymail.co.uk/news/pro…

Backed by its City of Culture 2025 status & record levels of investment in city centre regen, @bradfordmdc is reasserting itself as a multicultural metropolis, says @building43109, reporting on the city's shortlist for UK Design Capital of the Year. building.co.uk/focus/uk-desi…

For those in local gov, it can feel like the main focus is challenges: funding pressures, housing wait lists & strains on social care. But @vincemaple, newly appointed Leader of the Key Cities network, is genuinley optimistic for the future of our cities.lgafirst.co.uk/comment/why-i…

Plans for 180 new homes as part of an affordable housing scheme have been approved for Matson in @GloucesterCity. 77 homes will be social rent & 59 shared ownership. All homes will be built to accessible & adaptable standards, with sustainability features. gazetteseries.co.uk/news/264…

Thousands of people in @SunderlandUK will benefit from £1.76m funding for Links for Life programme. It will connect residents to services & wellbeing support, tackle loneliness & improve connections. It's supported 15,000 people since launching in 2023. thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…

Cllr @vincemaple talks about the key to successful devolution in this latest opinion piece published by @lgcplus. As chair, Cllr Maple wants Key Cities to be right at the centre of conversation when it comes to devolution. But new powers only go so far. lgcplus.com/politics/devolut…

An independent chair has been appointed for the £20m Pride in Place programme transforming 2x @ExeterCouncil neighbourhoods. The new board will convene residents, councillors and local orgs to identify priorities which reflect the community's ambitions. exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/26…

Two of @yourcolchester's green spaces have earned prestigious Green Flag award. Cllr Martin Goss said the parks are much loved and play an important role in people's daily lives. The award reflects the dedication of volunteers and care teams. gazette-news.co.uk/news/2628…

6 of 10 UK cities with the fastest-rising online presence are Key Cities. @localgoveditors reports that @SunderlandUK, @ExeterCouncil & @Hullccnews are joint-top fastest-risers. @yourcolchester, @LancasterCC & @SouthamptonCC also featured in the top 10. localgov.co.uk/Key-Cities-do…

Plans to improve transport across Lincolnshire have been put forward by @lincolncouncil. This would be funded by the Gov's Local Transport Grant and would improve connectivity, support growth and make journeys safer and more reliable across the county. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2r…

In the hot summer months, @BCPCouncil's seafront facility MACC, funded by government, is crucial in bringing the police, RNLI and council together to monitor tourist and climate emergencies. bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2…

£5.5m new 'box park' will be a magnet for 500k visitors to the city, says @WolvesCouncil leaders. The council expects the park to have a knock-on effect, drawing businesses and young professionals to the area as part of its regeneration. expressandstar.com/news/ps55…