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Council Announces £700,00 Fund for Groups to Improve Their Facilities

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council reopened its Community Infrastructure Fund with £700,000 available for grants to improve local facilities in 2025.
This funding initiative follows mounting financial pressures on councils, including a £175 million projected deficit for Hampshire County in 2025-26 due to soaring demand.
The grants range from £5,000 to £75,000 and aim to enhance existing community buildings by increasing accessibility, income, and environmental improvements, not funding new constructions.
Councillor John McKay highlighted that aiding the enhancement of community venues helps maintain essential local services and creates more opportunities for new activities, with 29 projects having already received support.
The fund's continuation reflects a broader call for local government reforms to be driven by leadership and fair funding rather than cost-cutting, as councils face risks of effective bankruptcy without adequate resources.

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