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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:17
Grants of up to £500 are available for organisations and projects which are working to bring different groups of people together in Leicestershire.
The ‘Communities Together’ grant is intended to support community and voluntary organisations who are involved in local projects which:
- play an active role in getting different communities and groups of individuals together to increase understanding and communication
- promote inter-cultural education and relations
- introduce and engage new audiences, organisations and community groups to each other. More »
Eligible projects will be able to demonstrate their success in increasing cohesion and understanding between people from different age, faith and belief groups or of different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and gender.
The grant could be used to fund the promotion or development of local projects, workshops or training sessions for different community groups, consultation events, sporting events and much more.
The ‘Communities Together’ Grant Fund is open to projects operating in Leicestershire and applications will be assessed on a monthly basis.
For further information e-mail either Noel Singh or Tom Fisher « Less
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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:16
Pubs Minister John Healey today announced a 12 point action plan to give practical support to community pubs up and down the country, backed by £4million in government funding.
New help will include £3.3million for business support to make pubs more successful and help communities buy into struggling pubs to keep them running. Business support is also in place for struggling membership clubs, “beer ties” will be slashed, and a consultation is underway on proposals to cut the requirement for music licences in certain venues. More »
Councils will also be given new powers through the planning system to intervene before a pub is demolished, giving a pause in the system for the local community to have their say. Restrictions on sales which prevent premises continuing as pubs will be also banned. The planning laws will allow pubs to branch out their business without planning permission into new commercial ventures, ranging from restaurants to gift shops and books shops, without the additional expense and time of seeking approval from the council.
The measures will give landlords the opportunity to have direct access to specialist, tailored business advice through ‘Pub is the Hub’, currently a voluntary support service for community pubs. Government funding of more than £1million will ensure that the group act as a specialist first-stop shop for advice on business support and diversification. Pub is the Hub will act as a gateway to advice, supporting pubs directly or passing them on to the most appropriate service such as Business Link.
In Leicestershire this support could be combined with our Vibrant Villages scheme through either our retail support grant or the
community spaces grant For further information about Vibrant Villages please e-mail:fiona.walker@leics.gov.uk « Less
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Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:18
AWARD-WINNING Stamford Homes is showcasing its innovative townhouse designs at a new development in Loughborough.
And to celebrate the opening of the new three-storey showhome, there is an exclusive chance to see just what one of the company’s newest developments has to offer through appointment only viewings.
Woodgate Court, located off Goods Yard Close, is a modern, intimate development offering the best of both worlds – and is a continuation of Stamford Homes’ long-standing relationship with Leicestershire. More »
The first phase of one and two bedroom coach houses, along with a range of three-storey homes, are now for sale at the development, with prices starting from £99,995 ready for a summer completion.
And Stamford Homes can help to curb the cost of moving through the popular HomeBuy Direct initiative. The Government shared equity scheme allows eligible customers to own 100 per cent of their new home but pay just 70 per cent of the price.
The remaining 30 per cent is met equally by the Government and Stamford Homes, with the balance being mortgageable through many major lenders.
Designed to cater for a range of lifestyle needs, Woodgate Court is situated near the town centre and has been planned in a pleasant and secure cul de sac design, comprising 50 high specification one, two and three bedroom coach houses, townhouses and apartments.
The sales and marketing suite is now open from Thursday to Saturday from 10.30am until 5pm for visitors wishing to find out just what the development has to offer.
Alternatively, call the sales team on 07918 907024 to arrange a showhome viewing.
Stamford Homes – bringing its trademark three-storey homes to Loughborough. « Less
