Dear Editor,
In response to Cllr Sam Corcoran’s claim that Cheshire East is in the top 10% of the 314 English Councils for payments of grants made to small businesses*, I feel that it is my duty to point out that this is not the case, at least not in any meaningful sense.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has called on Cheshire East Council to speed up a funding scheme to help residents hit by flooding.
Government grants of between £500 and £5,000 have been available since November for householders affected by flooding.
Six grassroots women’s projects in Cheshire have received a major funding boost with grants worth more than £44,000.
The projects will receive grants of between £5,000 – £10,000, including two in South Cheshire, Motherwell and CVS Cheshire East.
Crewe and Nantwich athletes and organisations have been awarded grants of up to £500 by the Everybody Foundation.
The second round of grant awards saw 12 dished out, including supporting local athletes to represent their country in competitions and sporting clubs to have new equipment.
House builder Redrow is offering community grants as it begins work on the new Kingsbourne development in Nantwich.
The company is inviting local causes and community groups to apply for a slice of a £10,000 fund.
Rural businesses in Cheshire East can apply for a share of a £5.4 million via three significant funding streams in 2018.
The funding boost – across Cheshire and Warrington – was announced at a rural business forum at Reaseheath College, Nantwich.
Communities in Nantwich and Crewe are being invited to apply for grants aimed at promoting walking and cycling.
Town and parish councils, charities and voluntary organisations can apply to Cheshire East Council for up to £9,999 in funding.
A Nantwich school is staging an evening of “Fireworks & Fun” tomorrow (October 16).
Highfields Primary, on Cumberland Avenue, will stage their annual fireworks display and family fun night from 6.30pm.
Events and organisations in the Nantwich area are in line for community grants from Cheshire East Council. Cash is set to be dished out to help groups stage events and fund developments in the area.
Sainsbury’s Nantwich has helped a local village secure the future of its Rose Queen and summer fete. Willaston Parish Council has been presented with a £100 community grant which will ensure the continuance of the annual event.
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