Peasedown St John is set to receive a total of £31,000 in funding over the next year following budget allocations successfully secured by the village’s councillors.
Independent Councillors Cllr Karen Walker and Cllr Gavin Heathcote submitted a series of requests to the council’s leadership before the council’s annual budget meeting on Tuesday, February 25.
Cllr Karen Walker (Independent, Peasedown St John) said: “We’re extremely pleased that some of our requests for funding were agreed by the council.
“The role of any local councillor is to always put their community first. On a regular basis, Cllr Gavin Heathcote and I meet with residents to discuss issues that matter to them.
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“These extra funds coming to Peasedown have all been requested by residents.”
In total, £31,000 has been allocated to Peasedown St John, including £10,000 for new street lighting units in Knightstone Close and Bramley Close, £21,000 for public rights of way improvements around the village, and £10,000 for new cycle signage connecting the village to wider cycling routes.
Cllr Gavin Heathcote (Independent, Peasedown St John), said: “The year ahead looks like it’s going to be another positive one for Peasedown.
“As well as these investments for Knightstone Close, Bramley Close, public rights of way improvements and cycle signage, the Peasedown Community Trust will also be allocating funding again this year for several projects such as our Party in the Park festival, Dementia Friendly Peasedown and Peasedown Community Library, all aimed at supporting grassroots projects that make a difference.
“It’s fantastic to see the council and local charities working together in such a positive way.”
Karen and Gavin will be writing to residents in Knightstone Close and Bramley Close to give further details on the street lighting improvements for their streets.