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BBC News
25-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bideford fountain out of action for decade to be repaired
A tidal water fountain which was out of action for more than a decade is set to be repaired. Torridge District Council gave the go ahead for £60,000 to be spent on the fountain in Bideford, which was installed to mark the late Queen's Golden Jubilee in money would come from nearly £300,000 the government provided for projects in the district, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) heard the Bideford Harbour Board had pushed to get the fountain repaired as it had proved popular with the public. Economic development officer for the council Chris Fuller said: "Because it was so highly over-complicated it was not able to be fixed at the time because it would have required specialist parts to be made."Modern technology... has allowed it to move forward with a far more straightforward solution."Councillor Annie Brenton said: "We have two tides a day but we could put in a mechanism to have it operating more often so it's working for festivals and events."In response to concerns about people and property getting wet, she said all the water went into the river, not on the quay, or near people or vehicles. Ms Brenton the fountain was "absolutely spectacular, everyone used to come down and see it. "It was really something worth having, magnificent."Funding from the government's Rural England Prosperity Fund will also go on delivering 'playzone' to encourage participation in sports in Bideford, Great Torrington and will also be play area upgrades in Bideford, Hartland and Winkleigh and improvements to local the projects were due to be completed within the next 12 months.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Malvern Hills announces new round of rural project funding
Rural businesses are being given the chance to apply for up to £25,000 of funding to support new of interest from eligible groups are now being invited for round two of the Malvern Hills Rural Hills District Council (MHDC) said successful applicants may only spend the money on physical projects, such as new equipment or machinery, and not for staff or day-to-day running Beverley Nielsen said the funding provided "a great opportunity for new businesses or existing ones to access support to grow and develop". Small business, charities, and further education institutions in the Malvern Hills area are among the organisations eligible to apply for grants of between £2,500 and £25,000, funded by MHDC and the government's Rural England Prosperity winners include a facilities management company in Hanley Swan which was awarded more than £7,500 to renovate its office, and a husband-and-wife team who turned their front room in Upton-upon-Severn into a is the second round of funding this year, with the first having closed to applications on deadline for expressions of interest is 7 July, while full applications must be submitted by 18 on both rounds will be made at the end of July and September applicants must complete their projects by next details are available on the MHDC Rural Fund webpages. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
03-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
North Northamptonshire £25k small business grants announced
A council has announced two new grant schemes designed to help small businesses "become more resilient".North Northamptonshire Council has launched the Rural Business Grant Scheme and the Business Growth Scheme, which will allow firms to apply for grants of between £5,000 and £25, money can be used to pay for equipment, build extensions or carry out alterations, among its Candler, executive director of place and economy at the council, said it would "make such a difference to businesses in North Northants". The grants have been funded through the Rural England Prosperity Fund and the UK Shared Prosperity are aimed at businesses within North Northamptonshire with less than 49 must have been trading for at least 12 months and can only receive one grant in a single financial grant scheme will fund 50% of a project - which must be delivered by 31 January 2026 – and businesses must match the applications will be open until 08:00 BST on 23 June. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wealden projects receive share of more than £42,000 in funding
Twelve projects in Wealden have been given a share of more than £42,000. 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.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Surrey farmers able to bid for funding to aid growth
Farmers in parts of Surrey can now apply for grants from Surrey County Council to help boost of up to £120,000 is available to help farmers in the districts of Tandridge, Guildford and grants will aim to support ideas like opening farm shops, generating sustainable energy and "developing agritourism", the council suggests."As committed custodians of much of Surrey's fantastic countryside, farmers play a key role in everyone's way of life," said councillor Matt Furniss. A total of £360,000 is available from the government's Rural England Prosperity Fund for 2025/ council is calling it a "competitive process" and says it will "focus on supporting a small number of large-scale, high-impact projects".Applications can be made on the Business Surrey website and closes at the end of farmers and landowners can also apply for separate Business Growth Grants from the Surrey Economic Growth Fund, which are open until the end of May.
