The locality budget spend for September 2024

Name LB code Organisation Application description Date agreed Amount committed
Elizabeth, Alake-Akinyemi LB135 Greenstead Community Association On several community events, outings and supplies to support the Greenstead community which is the most deprived ward in the city of Colchester. 03 September 2024 £250
Roger, Buston LB71 Lexden Parochial Church Council It supports the community for all comers on an almost daily basis, from toddlers and early learning groups to history and other local groups, all for local folk – not just churchgoers. 02 September 2024 £2,000
Michael, Lilley LB50 The Hythe Community Centre The funds will be spent on a Christmas Fair for residents of Hythe and New Town. There will be Christmas stalls, Father Christmas with a free small present for the children, an entertainer, and a face painter. This will allow us to offer this free of charge to our residents. 10 September 2024 £300
Andrea, Luxford-Vaughan LB99 Wivenhoe Baby and Toddler Group Cover the rent while numbers are building and to purchase new equipment. 23 September 2024 £300
Fay, Smalls LB131 The Hythe Community Centre The funds will be spent on a Christmas Fair for residents of Hythe and New Town. There will be Christmas stalls, Father Christmas with a free small present for the children, an entertainer, and a face painter. This will allow us to offer this free of charge to our residents. 10 September 2024 £300
Paul, Smith LB63 Parsons Heath Primary School The work in the school garden is to do just this but also encourage wildlife with flowers, wild areas, bird boxes, bug houses and a log pile. 27 September 2024 £300
Leigh, Tate LB116 Colchester Gateway Clubs Office set up for advocacy sessions and the creation of a pottery group to develop their learning. 02 September 2024 £2,000
Julie, Young LB69 Greenstead Community Association On several community events, outings and supplies to support the Greenstead community which is the most deprived ward in the city of Colchester. 03 September 2024 £250

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