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Nature Towns and Cities: a new initiative bringing together major UK organisations

Location: UK

Summary:

Calling for expressions of interest, the programme has been set up by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Trust and Natural England.

They’re working closely with other partners across the UK, drawing on expertise from NatureScot, Natural Resources Wales and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.

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Millions of people living in urban areas lack vital access to nature and green space. Nature Towns and Cities will tackle this by helping local authorities work together with communities and partners to bring nature into every neighbourhood for all to enjoy.

Everyone feels the benefit when nature is part of our daily lives. Evidence shows it makes us healthier, happier, more connected and more resilient. But years of squeezed resources and competition for urban space has meant that nature, green spaces and parks have been neglected or lost from many places.

Urban communities are suffering the effects - few green spaces to play, relax or socialise and neighbourhoods that are too hot, with polluted air and more likely to flood. Recent data shows that 87% of urban households in England (over 56 million people) don’t have access to green space within an easy 5 minute walk from home.

From now until 12 November, you can submit an Expression of Interest. Find out more on The National Lottery Heritage Fund website.

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