Pubs, clubs and shops across the uk saved for local communities by £6.7 million rescue package
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Funding will help community groups take ownership of local
institutions that have fallen into disrepair or are under threat of
closure Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
announced second round allocations from £150 million Community
Ownership Fund (COF) Scheme will help restore Moor Pool Snooker
Hall in Birmingham, refurbish changing pavilions in Falkirk and
rescue an 180-year old village shop in Llandyrnog More than
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More than 30 pubs, clubs, theatres and other venues at risk of closure have been saved and placed in the hands of local people thanks to £6.67 million of government levelling up funding. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has today announced allocations from the second round of the £150 million Community Ownership Fund. The funding will help community groups take ownership of local institutions that have fallen into disrepair or are under threat of closure and give them a new lease of life, ensuring they continue to provide vital services, create opportunities and boost local economies Successful projects include the Margaret Haes riding centre in Bury, which supports people with disabilities, historic pubs in Warrington and Limpley Stoke and grass-roots sports clubs in Falkirk and Devon. Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison said: “We’re putting beloved pubs, clubs and heritage sites into the hands of local people to ensure these cherished institutions and the vital services they provide are guaranteed for future generations. “With the government backing announced today, these places will continue to thrive, make a difference to people’s lives and be run by the local community for the local community.” Combined with Round 1 projects, this additional funding takes the overall total to £16.74m for 70 projects, with £2.0m allocated to Scotland, £1.6m to Wales and £1.3m to Northern Ireland. Successful projects include:
Debra Batchelor, Trustee at the Margaret Haes Riding Centre said: “Thanks to this funding, the riding centre can secure the property for present and future generations to benefit from the experiences of being with horses - to empower children and adults with learning disabilities, physical and mental health disabilities, and emotional and social challenges, to lead active and fulfilling lives through equestrian activities. This would not have been possible without the award from the Community Ownership Fund . We can now unlock so many exciting opportunities to develop our facilities and experiences, and further benefit our community. Dreams can come true!” Cllr Steve Roche, Horrabridge Parish Council said: "Horrabridge's King George V Memorial Sports Pavilion support’s the village's 20 football teams, from age six to walking seniors, including four girls teams. This major grant is the key to providing a new pavilion, fit for purpose. The old pavilion has served us well, very basic, but in a bad state of repair and this grant will help us to save this valuable community asset.” NOTED TO EDITORS:
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