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ESBC Councillor Community Fund (CCF) 2024/25 Grant Applications

In 2024/25 the Councillor Community Fund (CCF) will continue to operate as an open-bidding fund to support small community activities and projects in East Staffordshire. The Councillor Community Fund is open for application from 3rd May 2024 with grants of up to a maximum of £1,500.00 available.

Please read the guidance notes for the 2024-25 CCF scheme. If you have a project for which you need some funding then contact your local Councillor and if it is suitable they will be able to submit an application on your behalf. The application will be considered at one of our regular panel meeting and your Councillor will inform you if you have been successful. All applications must be able to demonstrate community benefit and be supported by your Ward Councillor(s).

Examples of the types of projects that could be funded through CCF include:
Community building and sports facility improvements, Environmental projects e.g. tackling climate change with energy efficiency, Community gardens, planting and landscaping projects, Equipment and resources to support children and young people’s activities, Purchase of equipment to directly support the activities of sports clubs and other community groups/ organisations, Projects aimed at tackling social isolation, Community events and fun days, Purchase of/subscription to virtual meeting software to support projects tackling isolation or combatting carbon emissions

For further advice and guidance about the types of projects and activities that could be funded then please contact the Social Regeneration Officer on 01283 508038 or sara.botham@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk.

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Damage to Jubilee Orchard and fence

Significant damage has been caused to the fence and part of the Jubilee Orchard following a road traffic accident. The details, including the van registration number, have been reported to the police. The Parish Council will be carrying out emergency repairs and long term rectification in due course. If anyone has any further information the Police Log Number is 154 of 15/5/2024. Please contact them directly.

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SarcomaUK Fundraising Garden Party

Sarcoma UK raise awareness of sarcoma, fund research and support patients and their families to endeavour to improve outcomes for those suffering from this devastating illness. To find out more about their work, visit http://sarcoma.org.uk.
The garden party will take place at Rolleston Scout Headquarters (DE13 9AB)  on June 30th (2 – 5 pm). The event will go ahead whatever the weather – there is plenty of indoor space. Entry is by donation and includes a free ‘cuppa and cake’ and entertainment. Attractions include a bouncy castle, garden games, a cake sale, hot pork rolls, ice cream, hook a duck, bottle in a bag, colouring competition, a children’s entertainer, sale of original artwork, a raffle and more.  Bring along a picnic blanket and spend the afternoon
relaxing with family and friends.
Last year, the garden party raised £5 651 with generous support from
the community, friends, family and local businesses.
Thank you in anticipation for your support. Please do not hesitate to contact Christine on 07585 111340 if you have any queries.
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NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme – spaces available

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB has secured more funding to support people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes on their path to remission.
Following on from the success of the three-year programme which supported 479 people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes to remission, losing an average of 10.23kg, the programme has been relaunched and will run until September 2025.
The funding means another 500 people in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire can receive the help and support they need to lose weight, improve their blood sugar levels, reduce reliance on medication – all of which can help put Type 2 Diabetes into remission.
People living in Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Burton and Cannock who have been diagnosed with diabetes are encouraged to book an appointment with their GP to arrange a review.