Town centres, parks and sporting facilities in Charnwood set for revamps
Town centres, parks and sports facilities across Charnwood are set to be beautified following a £4million government cash injection. Charnwood Borough Council asked for ideas on how to spend the money from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and was overwhelmed by the response.
The council has now narrowed it down to ten projects in Sileby, Shepshed, Birstall, Mountsorrel and Loughborough to be funded through the Future Charnwood Investment Plan.
Councilor Jonathon Morgan said: “I now look forward to these projects taking shape and making Charnwood’s future a much brighter one.”
CONTINUE READING: £3m town center refurbishment with free public wifi, more video surveillance and a new square
“The projects included in the investment plan will benefit all corners of the district and benefit thousands of residents. I am delighted that we can now advance the Future Charnwood Investment Plan using the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to take Charnwood to a new level. ”
Sileby Municipal Council proposed one of the projects to improve the village’s memorial park and sports pavilion. It will receive nearly £500,000 of funding, which will be used to improve the park’s main entrance and provide better pedestrian access.
Works include creating a circular loop around the park for strollers, upgrading the multi-purpose play area and adding a new children’s play area. The sports pavilion will be remodeled so that it can also be used as a meeting place, a CBC spokesman said.
Councilor Julie Jones, Chairwoman of Sileby Borough Council, said: “We are delighted to support the UK Shared Prosperity Fund as we are confident this project will make a real difference to the people of the village. It will not only improve the park’s facilities, but also enhance biodiversity and support the local environment.”
Rosemary Richardson, Parish Council Secretary, added: “We want to make the park more accessible for visitors, including families, and make it a real destination for people to come and spend time at.”
Projects that will be taken on as part of the project include:
Improvements to Anstey’s community facilities
The Anstey council would like to expand the Jubilee Hall in the village for better use by community groups.
New multifunctional play area in Birstall
Birstall Council plans to install a multi-purpose play area on School Lane pitches to improve the area for all ages and abilities.
Sileby Memorial Park and Pavilion
Sileby Parish Council intends to regenerate Sileby Memorial Park and Pavilion to improve community green space in the heart of the village.
Expansion of Mountsorrel sports facilities
Mountsorrel Council wants to invest money in the creation of new cricket and football pitches on Halstead Road to support the local sporting scene and ease the pressure on the existing pitches there and at the War Memorial Fields. The council also wants to build a new pavilion on Halstead Road.
Living Wall & Charnwood Growers’ Fair Project
Love Loughborough has proposed transforming a concrete façade in Loughborough town center into a living element. The facade above a row of shops in Devonshire Square would be covered with a Living Wall, to which patches of plants would be attached to grow and bring nature into the town centre. A weekly Charnwood Growers’ Fair would also be held in the summer to attract more visitors to the town centre.
Renewal of Shepshed’s marketplace
CBC plans to redesign the marketplace in Shepshed, creating an open and more pedestrian-friendly space while retaining parking for shoppers.
Redesign of the Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum in Loughborough
CBC is leading this project, which will see the tower’s floors transformed with custom-built units and flexible showcases for the museum’s exhibitions. As part of the project, a practice piano will also be purchased to play the bells in the tower. There will also be a learning program for school and group visits, a campaign to increase the number of volunteers at the museum and a project to better understand museum audiences.
Gorse Covert Youth Project, Loughborough
Proposed by the Gorse Covert Community Association, this project envisages a three-year youth support programme, including the appointment of a dedicated youth worker. The program would facilitate drop-in sessions, workshops and activities, and develop opportunities to improve young people’s confidence and skills.
Generation Charwood
The Youth Sport Trust, in partnership with Active Together, have proposed the Generation Charnwood project. The aim is to improve the well-being, life chances and employability of young people in the district – especially from disadvantaged backgrounds – through sport.
Nanpantan Scout Hut
The Nanpantan Scout Group is planning to build a new scout hut that will secure their future as a group for young people. The new hut will also be available to the community.
More information on the Future Charnwood Investment Plan can be found on the Council’s website here.
For headlines from across Leicestershire and Rutland, Subscribe here to our newsletter.
CONTINUE READING: