Voluntary groups in Halstead will soon be able to bid for funding to deliver new community projects in the town.
At a meeting of Braintree District Council’s Cabinet yesterday (Tuesday, 6 December), it was agreed that £600,000 would be allocated to support community and voluntary groups with the creation, improvement and development of new community assets in Halstead.
The fund, held by Braintree District Council, was originally earmarked to help support a new Halstead Community Centre. To ensure the fund is invested in the community, it has been agreed to not ringfence this money to one project and it will be open to all voluntary groups for other projects to benefit the wider Halstead community.
Councillor Frankie Ricci, Cabinet Member for Communities at Braintree District Council, said: "This fund will be a vital tool to support voluntary groups and organisations that are well placed to take on projects that will benefit Halstead residents. We’re keen to ensure the funding is invested in the area to support the delivery of new and improved local services to meet the needs of the whole community.”
Applications to bid for the funding will open in January 2023 for a period of 6 weeks, which will include details about the eligibility criteria. More information will be issued closer to the time.
Details of the funding and background can be found in the Cabinet agenda here.