It's Your Space is primarily a website resource to inspire local people to apply for funding to transform a community space on their doorstep. It gives links to a variety of funding sources and advice on applying, and gives many examples of local people who have already taken things into their own hands. It encourages people and organisations to sign up to the Manifesto for Better Public Spaces and explains the essential ten ingredients that make a great public space.

For more inspiration and information visit www.itsyourspace.org.uk/

A National Strategy Action Plan devoted to Neighbourhood Renewal was launched by the Prime Minister on 15 January 2001. The Strategy sets out the Government's vision for narrowing the gap between deprived neighbourhoods and the rest of the country. At a national level, the Action Plan is implemented by the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit (NRU) which is part of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. The NRU aims to attack the core problems of deprived areas, like weak economies and poor schools, focus existing services and resources explicitly on deprived areas and give local residents and community groups a central role in turning their neighbourhoods around. On the website you can order factsheets or publications and learn about sources of funding like the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund.

For more information visit www.neighbourhood.gov.uk or telephone the helpline 08450 828383

CABE is the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment, which champions the quality of our buildings and spaces. CABE Space is publicly funded by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) and aims to bring excellence to the design, management and maintenance of parks and public space in our towns and cities.CABE Space works with local authorities and other bodies responsible for public space to help them provide a better service. Through their work, they encourage local councils to think holistically about their green space, and what it means for residents' health and well being, routes to school and work, and recreation through play and sport. Their aim is to ensure that every person in England has easy access to well designed and well looked after public space. CABE Space campaigns, conducts research and manages award schemes, it also gives guidance on green space strategies and management plans.

To order or view publications visit www.cabespace.org.uk. For enquiries telephone 020 7960 2400

Groundwork is a federation of nearly fifty Trusts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, each working with their partners to improve the quality of the local environment, the lives of local people and the success of local businesses in areas in need of investment and support. It is part funded by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) as well as corporate, local and European funding. Every year Groundwork Trusts deliver thousands of projects in neighbourhoods that are blighted by a variety of social or economic problems. These projects aim to create opportunities for people to learn new skills and to take local action. They also aim to help businesses and individuals fulfil their potential. There are many opportunities for volunteers in Groundwork Trusts or they may be able to support a local project.

For more information visit www.groundwork.org.uk or telephone 0121 236 8565

ATCM is dedicated to helping town and city centres realise their natural roles both as prosperous locations for business and investment, and as focal points for vibrant, inclusive communities. The ATCM website gives the latest news and information on town centre management issues and information on events and conferences. For Members the site offers further vital information on the development and implementation of town centre management issues including policy statements, examples of good practice, the Directory of Managed Towns and ATCM awards.

Visit www.atcm.org or telephone 020 7222 0120