More than half a million pounds of funding is on its way to support rural community groups and businesses in Bassetlaw after they bid for funding to help improve facilities for residents and support enterprise.
Bassetlaw District Council is administering the authority’s allocation of the Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund, worth almost £714,000, over the next two financial years.
The funding is a rural top-up to the United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and is being distributed to a total of 18 community groups and businesses. 10 community groups in the district are sharing £267,259 for projects such as a wildlife discovery area, a new conference room, and solar panels. In addition, £307,635 is supporting eight businesses with new equipment, heat pump installation and building refits.
Tuxford Town Council, one of the successful recipients, will be creating a new outdoor exercise gym, youth shelter and BMX track at the Gilbert Avenue playing fields with its grant of £49,271.
Cllr Julie Leigh, Cabinet Member for Identity and Place said: "Rural England Prosperity Fund grants are great news for our communities and businesses in rural areas of Bassetlaw. It provides welcome funding to support them in their efforts to improve facilities for our residents and to help businesses with their growth ambitions."
Cllr James Naish, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council, said: "I'm delighted to see money going to our rural communities. Funding is often skewed towards larger settlements but our rural communities remain a choice destination to visit and work for many. I look forward to seeing how the funds are spent over the coming months."
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