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Newton St Cyres receives welcome funding
From Michaila Hill, Exeter 382535, September 05,2008
Residents in Newton St Cyres have been celebrating after Devon County Council gave £4000 to the parish council towards the cost of resurfacing the village's car park.
The car park, which is next to the village hall, is well used by villagers and visitors alike and has needed to be resurfaced for some time.
"The money awarded for the car park will come in very useful indeed", said County Councillor Michael Lee. "The car park has been in need of attention for a while, but once resurfaced it will greatly enhance the appearance of the village."
The funding has come from the money raised from the sale of Exeter airport last year and was allocated by Councillor Lee from the Council's Local Projects Fund.
Notes to editors
The Council sold Exeter airport for £60 million, and after first paying £12 million to cover existing borrowing against their previous investment in the airport, the Council has £48 million available for local projects. The money available has been divided in funds - all targeting areas of improvement. These are:
A Local Projects Fund supports smaller projects which can make a significant different to towns and villages in Devon. This enhances the support that Devon County Councillors already give to projects in their local areas through the County Committee fund, which allows them £10,000 each year for one-off grants for community activities. The Local Projects Fund will allow them to bid for up to £25,000 for a project, together with the facility to club together for larger projects.
A Green Fund promotes carbon reduction and environmental projects.
A Community Fund is for projects that develop provision for young people, older people, community centres and library enhancements.
An Economic Development Fund is for projects that develop Devon's economy.
A Schools Estate Development Fund promotes schools projects which are unable to be developed as part of the named Capital Programme.
A Major Projects/Programmes Fund promotes projects of very significant importance to Devon, which meet several of the Council's strategic priorities.
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Fact File
- Leader of the Council - Cllr Brian Greenslade
- Chief Executive -- Phil Norrey
- Budget £800 million
- Key investments include:
- Schools £349 million
- Adult and Community Services £164 million
- Environment, Economy and Culture £106 million
- Children and Young People £101 million
- Other important County Council support includes:
- Building programme: £185 million for new schools, roads, care services, libraries and recycling centres
- Political make-up:
- County Council seats: 62
- 33 Liberal Democrat
- 23 Conservative
- 4 Labour
- 2 Independent
- Next County Council elections: May 7, 2009
- Key stats:
- Population: 741,000
- Schools: 365
- Pupils: 96,200
- Children looked after: 584
- Adults helped to live at home: 17,622
- Residential and nursing care: 4,212 adults
- Libraries and Mobile Libraries: 61
- Roads: 12,831 kms (7,973 miles)
- Bridges: 3,500
- Public Rights of Way: 4,960 kms (3,200 miles)
- Streetlights: 71,000
- Illuminated road signs: 10,917
- Recycling Centres: 20
- Recycling rate: 49.21%
Figures may be subject to change