Wealden projects receive share of more than £42,000 in funding
The funding was allocated by Wealden District Council's Infrastructure and Community Spaces Grants programme.
The programme, which is part of the Government's Rural England Prosperity Fund, aims to improve local infrastructure, community spaces, and create more accessible, sustainable environments.
In the second round of the programme, £42,878.86 was allocated to support various projects.
These include the addition of picnic benches and parasols at East Dean and Friston Cricket Club, the installation of a stair-climber for improved accessibility by Horam Parish Council, and enhancements to pathways with non-slip surfaces at Uckfield Millennium Green.
The Nutley Memorial Trust introduced solar battery storage at the War Memorial Hall, while Forest Row Parish Council created an accessible pathway to the playground.
Wadhurst Parish Council improved the woodland area by purchasing benches, a dog waste bin, and bird and bat boxes.
Councillor James Partridge, Alliance for Wealden (Liberal Democrat) lead councillor for Governance, Waste & Local Economy and leader of the council, said: "It's really rewarding to run programmes like this and be able to support local organisations with funding that makes a real difference.
"This investment helps preserve and improve valued areas across our district.
"From sports clubs and community centres to green spaces and nature areas, it's all about ensuring that our residents have access to safe, inclusive, and sustainable places that support both wellbeing and community life."
The Rural England Prosperity Fund is a new £110 million, two-year capital fund from the Department for Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs.
It has enabled councils to support projects in rural areas of the district.
The full list of the organisations awarded funding for 2024/25 can be found on the Wealden District Council website.
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