Community and voluntary groups

Local authorities set up and support networks to encourage registered community, voluntary, social inclusion and environmental groups to take part in the council's decision-making and policy making processes, and to monitor local authority activities.

Local Community Development Committees may support community groups and projects that reduce poverty and promote social inclusion.

Local authorities may provide financial support to community operated burial grounds for maintenance and upkeep.

Local authorities may provide information and support about the National Spring Clean initiative to community and voluntary groups.

Local authorities may support Tidy Towns groups through networking meetings, seminars, funding and environmental initiatives.

Local authorities may provide financial support to community groups, schools and environmental non governmental organisations to carry out small environmental projects to promote sustainable development.

Local authorities may provide financial support to residents' associations and community groups to help with the upkeep of estates.