£2,500 FOR BRIGG NETBALL CLUB

North Lincolnshire Council has awarded over £180,000 from its Community Grant Fund, showing its support for community groups and individuals.

The Community Capital Grant Programme helps community sport, arts or heritage capital projects.

• Cadney All Saints’ Church received £15,000 to help with the refurbishment of the church hall. This will allow the hall to be used as a community building.
• Brigg and District Netball Club received £2,500 to help towards the cost of premises hire for junior netball sessions.

• Hibaldstow Parish Council  received £2,200 to buy two new notice boards for the village.
• Barnetby Parish Council, the Recreation Field Trust received £100,000 to help with the cost of improving community facilities including a Multi-Use Games Area and skate park.

Former Brigg Town Mayor Coun Carl Sherwood, cabinet member for customer services, sport and leisure, said: "In North Lincolnshire we have some fantastic groups that really do a lot towards helping to improve their community, and it’s something that we as a council are certainly willing to support.

“Not only does the Community Grant Fund support individuals, it supports all community groups, from clubs to charities to community buildings. It helps individuals to achieve the best of their ability and helps towards making community groups stronger.

“If you think you could benefit from the Community Grant Fund then apply today. All the details can be found on the council website at www.northlincs.gov.uk/grant-funding ”