Funding is available for projects that undertake environmental improvement and have a direct impact on reducing crime and anti-social behaviour, reducing the fear of crime and improving the general safety of our communities. Closing date for applications is 4.00pm on Friday 28th September 2007.
Known as the ‘Project Blue Sky’, and delivered jointly by Ards Community Safety Partnership and the Borough Inspector’s Office of Ards Borough Council, there is a total of £15,000 available. Projects can be completely grant funded, must not be more that £15,000 and the money will have to be spent by the end by March 2008
Applications will only be accepted from constituted groups/bodies operating in the Ards Borough, such as community/residents groups, voluntary or charitable groups, schools and colleges. Organisers of any project which significantly involves young people must satisfy the Partnership that all Child Protection procedures are complied with. The Management Committee reserve the right to select those projects that clearly demonstrate best value, successful delivery and sustainability.
Describing ‘Project Blue Sky’ Councillor David Smyth, Chairman of Ards Community Safety Partnership said, ‘I would encourage constituted groups to apply for this funding as it will allow them to have a really positive impact on their communities, not only reducing crime and the fear of crime but also improving the local environment. It is also a good way to galvanise community spirit, as it will provide opportunities for community involvement as well as benefits for everyone’
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‘We will meet to decide on the submission during October and let all the applicants know whether they have been successful or not, soon after that’ he added.
Further information and application forms are available from Bob Wilson, Ards Community Safety Partnership, c/o Ards Borough Council, 2 Church Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AP, Tel: (028) 9182 4047,
Email: bob.wilson@ards-council.gov.uk
or andrew.mclawrence@ards-council.gov.uk
An application form can also be obtained from the Council’s website: www.ards-council.gov.uk
Completed applications should be received by the Ards Community Safety Partnership, at the above address, no later than 4.00pm on Friday 28th September 2007.
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