A share of over £110k of funding secured by Bassetlaw District Council from the UK’s Shared Prosperity Fund is being distributed to rural community groups and businesses in the district.
The third round of the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) closed in May.
The grants aim to improve facilities for residents, as well as supporting micro- and small enterprises in rural areas of the district.
Among the already successful recipients are: the Tuxford Museum of the Horse, which is creating a new conference room; Treswell-based Retford Logs, who are investing in new machinery to produce carbon neutral fuel; and The Friends of Woodlands and Coachwood Green in Shireoaks.
The Friends secured £20,608 which they spent on making carparking improvements, installing new seating and signage, and making further habitat improvements.
Chair of the Friends of Woodlands and Coachwood Green, Katherine Palmer, said: “We would like to thank Bassetlaw District Council for the funding to create this Wildlife Discovery Area for the local community.
“We hope this becomes a space for people to discover and learn about habitats and species, as well as birds that are on our doorstep and we look forward to working with the local community to connect people with nature.”
The funding is a rural top-up to the £3.39million secured by Bassetlaw District Council from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) being delivered over a two-year period. It aims to build pride in place and increase life chances across three key areas – Community and Place, Local Businesses and People and Skills.
For more information on Rural England Prosperity Funding please visit www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/business-advice/rural-england-prosperity-fund-repf.