Community projects are to share more than £233,500-worth of grants via the latest round of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund.

Eligible groups were invited to apply for up to £20,000, with the next round of grants due to open later this autumn.

Coun John Cottee, the county council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “Community groups and charities provide a crucial lifeline to people of all ages and those who have been successful in securing funding this time have all demonstrated that they are helping residents to live healthier and more independent lives.

“Since it was launched almost two years ago, the LCF has proved to be a huge success and has made life so much easier for groups and organisations to access support to continue their invaluable work.”

Groups receiving a grant include:

Blidworth Parish Council – £2,000 to purchase trail boards and digital information as part of a project to create a Blidworth Walking Trail, depicting the history and points of interest of the village;
Our Centre, Kirkby – £9,078 to cover the costs of improving security and implementing energy-efficient measures as part of a programme of refurbishments;
Ravenshead Parish Council – £20,000 to fund the refurbishment and modernisation of Ravenshead Leisure Centre and to also help it meet Football Association quality standards;
Skegby Parish Church – £14,883 to help pay for building improvements,including a new heating system, radiators, and toilet facilities;
The Social Action Hub, Rainworth – £10,849 towards the cost of redesigning and improving the community space, including the kitchen and toilet facilities.