Neighbourhood funding available in Fylde
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Community groups that want to improve their local environment can now apply for a grant to help them kick start a project.
The Green Partnership Awards (GPA) is a community partnership between Fylde Borough Council, Lancashire County Council, United Utilities and the Environment Agency that assists groups and individuals to carry out projects to improve their local environment by providing funding and professional advice. Grants are available to all groups and organisations, as well as individuals in Lancashire and are awarded in the area of £500.
In Fylde last year 16 local schools and community groups benefited from grants, with the funding being used to create wildlife gardens, allotments, nature walks and even outdoor sculptures made from recycled material.
Councillor David Eaves, Cabinet member for Environmental Wellbeing, said: “We believe that, by encouraging people to work together on environmental projects in their own community, we can improve Lancashire not only for today but also for the future.
“I am sure the residents of Fylde have ideas for projects in their local area to benefit the area they live in. We can offer grants for a variety of projects throughout the borough meaning people in Fylde can make a real difference in the area they enjoy and are proud to live in.”
To be eligible for a grant, a project should aim to make a lasting contribution to improving the local neighbourhood and not just be a quick fix. A project should meet one of the following objectives:
Develop and result in practical environmental improvements;
Raise awareness of environmental issues;
Promote environmental projects and events;
Celebrate environmental actions.
A project should also try to:
Benefit your community and/or enhance the environment;
Make a lasting improvement to your neighbourhood and have the support of local residents.
To access the funding or for more assistance or information on how to apply you can contact Lancashire County Council Environment Team on 01772 530 650 or log on to www.lancashire.gov.uk
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