🌿 New Community Green Spaces Fund Launches 🌿
The Government has unveiled a new £7 million Community Green Spaces Fund aimed at revitalising rural areas across England.
Grants of up to £75,000 will be available for community projects from Northumberland to Cornwall. Imagine the difference this could make: community orchards bursting with fruit, kitchen gardens brimming with veggies, improved green spaces attracting pollinators and vibrant natural play areas for our kids to enjoy.
There will also be a strong focus on accessibility, with funding allocated for paths, seating, and parking spaces.
An additional £5 million is dedicated to modernising village halls and enhancing connectivity within these community keystones.
Robbie Moore MP, Minister for Rural Affairs, emphasises that this fund is a step towards integrating the needs of rural people and businesses into the heart of policymaking. It’s an action-packed plan with improved transport, digital access, and a boost to the rural economy, all while safeguarding the unique character of these areas.
Richard Quallington of ACRE welcomes the move, highlighting the fund's alignment with environmental and community health goals.
This initiative is part of the government’s pledge to ensure no one is more than a 15-minute walk from greenery, aligning with the goals set out in the Environment Improvement Plan.
For local government officers, town councils, and neighbourhood developers, this is an opportunity for growth and to promote sustainable communities. Applications expected to open this summer, we'll keep you posted.
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