Long Preston Floodplain project celebrates conservation milestone
Celebrations have taken place to mark 20 years of conservation on the River Ribble floodplain at Long Preston.
Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024
More than 4m invested in ideas to tackle inequalities
Our Pilot Fund awarded an average of £233,000 to 18 projects around the country.
Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024
Chair welcomes government plans for new Water Bill
Chris Boardman said the new special measures bill has the potential to positively impact sport and physical activity participation levels
Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024
New video showcases best of Pedal for Paris ride
The extended edit shines a light on the environmental sustainability work being done by the projects our chair Chris Boardman visited on his 550-mile trip to Paris earlier this summer.
Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024
Talent funding announced to help develop inclusive talent pathways
We're investing £120 million to increase participation in sport and boost diversity at a grassroots level in order to give more and better opportunities to all young people to explore and develop their potential.
Updated: Tue Aug 27 2024
More people in England using leisure facilities
Our new Moving Communities report shows the resilience, adaptability and continued importance of public leisure facilities to local communities
Updated: Fri Aug 16 2024
Export licensing system becomes fully digital
A new digital portal to apply for and issue export licences for works of art and objects of cultural interest is now live.
Updated: Tue Aug 13 2024
University of East Anglia UEA and Arts Council England sign Memorandum of Understanding MoU.
The University of East Anglia (UEA) and Arts Council England have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Updated: Tue Aug 13 2024
Rare species found on Shapwick Moor Nature Reserve
Two rare wetland species have found a new home following Natural England funded work to create new wetland features.
Updated: Tue Aug 06 2024
New guidance for accessible and inclusive facilities
It updates and expands on the previous guidance that we produced in 2010
Updated: Mon Aug 05 2024
Pedal for Paris inspires action on climate change
Almost 200 organisations have signed our Going for Green pledge, following the epic cycle ride to showcase innovative environmental sustainability projects
Updated: Mon Aug 05 2024
Statement from Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Executive
Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Executive responds with a statment regarding the horrendous attack in Southport
Updated: Mon Aug 05 2024
Bucks farm thriving for decades thanks to countryside schemes
Buckinghamshire farmers George and Ann Eaton make exemplary use of agri-environment schemes to benefit their farm and the environment.
Updated: Fri Jul 26 2024
Hundreds of wildflowers helping to attract rare bees to Walsall
Volunteers helped to plant 400 wildflowers at Purple Horizons Nature Recovery site in Walsall to attract rare bees.
Updated: Fri Jul 26 2024
Survey shows increasing proportion of people visiting museums, galleries and libraries in England in 2023/24
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport have published the findings from the 2023/24 Participation Survey.
Updated: Fri Jul 26 2024
Multi-million-pound fund to increase number of cricket pitches
The Grass Pitch Improvement fund is backed by us and National Lottery funding to invest £5 million in areas of most need across England and Wales.
Updated: Tue Jul 23 2024
Statement on governments plans after recent England successes
After the Three Lions' achievement of reaching the UEFA EURO 2024 on Sunday night, the government has published its plans to ensure the team's legacy
Updated: Tue Jul 16 2024
New place-based podcasts series and resources launched
The content includes six episodes and related guidance with transcripts and videos of our collaborations with key partners around the country.
Updated: Tue Jul 09 2024
70+ organisations pledge to Go for Green
The Football Association, England Athletics and Paddle UK are among some of the big names to have signed up to our Going for Green Pledge.
Updated: Mon Jul 08 2024
Glue traps licensing scheme opens
A licensing regime for the use of rodent glue traps has opened to applicants today (19 June) .
Updated: Wed Jun 19 2024
Boardman to lead Pedal for Paris
Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, our chair Chris Boardman will take part in an eight-day bike ride from Manchester to Paris, to galvanise the sport and physical activity sector to step up its work in tackling climate change.
Updated: Tue May 28 2024
Statement on the British Ju Jitsu Association
The association will continue to be recognised as the national governing body for ju jitsu in the UK, subject to it meeting several conditions.
Updated: Fri May 24 2024
MMO prioritises six vitally important inshore marine protected areas for assessment and management
Marine Management Organisation has prioritised six ecologically significant inshore marine protected areas (MPAs) for assessment and management over the next year.
Updated: Thu May 23 2024
Statement on the British Ju Jitsu Association
The association will continue to be recognised as the national governing body for ju jitsu in the UK, subject to it meeting several conditions.
Updated: Thu May 23 2024
Celebrate nature during National Nature Reserves Week
Events taking place during National Nature Reserves Week to showcase the benefits that National Nature Reserves bring to nature and people.
Updated: Mon May 20 2024