Act now to get your slice of £162k community fund

COMMUNITY groups are being encouraged to apply for a share of a £162,000 council fund.

Projects in Hinckley and Bosworth can claim up to £12,000 from the borough council’s parish community initiative fund and the Hinckley community initiative fund.

Grants are available for up to 50 per cent of the total project cost.

These will help fund a wide variety of programmes, such as play areas, community building improvements, new pathways, heritage trails, and sports facilities.

This year, the council is giving high priority to any schemes that help to improve the environment.

Grants for 2021/22 will be provided on the basis that the project is within the borough, with a maximum of £12,000 per project.

All works have to be completed within the financial year.

Applicants must also show that their scheme meets the council’s corporate aims and that it will benefit the community.

Councillor Martin Cartwright said: “As in previous years I would like to see these grants spread as widely as possible across the 24 parishes in Hinckley and Bosworth and a variety of different schemes, with special emphasis on smaller organisations, charity groups as well as parish councils.

“As the borough council has declared a climate emergency, additional points will be awarded in the scoring process for those schemes that address climate change or improvements to the environment.

“The dates for submission of applications has changed slightly so please pay attention to the scheme closing dates.”

The closing date for applications is February 12. Application packs will be sent to parish and town councils.

Further copies are available by contacting the Green Spaces team on 01455 255 707 or by e-mailing: