Almost £100,000 in funding has been approved by West Lindsey District Council for a series of community projects at Hemswell Cliff.
Councillors approved the funding at the Prosperous Communities Committee for projects aimed at enhancing sport, leisure, path works, and accessibility in the village.
The £95,042 in funding was earmarked from the council’s Hemswell Cliff Investment for Growth capital budget.
Chairman of the Prosperous Communities Committee, Cllr Lesley Rollings, said this latest award was part of ongoing funding set aside for the village.
“This is a significant amount of money and is part of our ongoing commitment to improving the lives of residents in Hemswell Cliff and across communities throughout West Lindsey. It has been wonderful to see so many young people getting involved in various aspects of the community project, making signs and planting an orchard.
“In the past Hemswell Cliff has experienced higher than average levels of anti-social behaviour and other crimes. However, in recent years, partnership work between ourselves, volunteer groups, the parish council, and the primary school, has shown what a difference can be made when everyone works together.
“Improving provision available, particularly for young people, will play an important role in helping create a safe environment with lower instances and risk of crime.”
The funding will support the delivery of works by Hemswell Cliff Parish Council, which aims to improve the accessibility of The Green in the heart of the village and improve sport provision in a bid to reduce the need for residents to travel to access such facilities elsewhere.
Parish Council Chairman, Graham Prestwood, said: “We would like to thank West Lindsey District Council for their continued support of Hemswell Cliff. This work will result in improved access to green spaces, and places for people to meet, socialise and play.”
Image credit: West Lindsey District Council
