£132,000 shared by ten West Lindsey community projects

Community groups across West Lindsey are sharing more than £130,000 in the first round of the district council's new Community Grants Programme.

Ten projects received £132,983 between them. Awards include:

• £54,000 towards community spaces at the newly renovated 2–4 Market Place in Caistor
• £3,024 for a speed indicator device in Grasby
• £3,500 for a flagpole and village entrances in Springthorpe to encourage slower traffic
• £8,656 for a year of learning and skills sessions at Connexions Community Hub
• £10,000 for Shooting Fish Theatre Company's literacy and theatre workshops for young people not in education, employment or training

The programme has three funds: up to £75,000 for community facilities, up to £20,000 for community activities and up to £5,000 for environmental projects.

Deputy leader Cllr Moira Westley said: "If you are part of a charity or community group, whatever its size, I strongly encourage you to speak to our funding team to find out what support may be available."

To find out more or apply, visit west-lindsey.gov.uk/funding.