Sixteen projects that will benefit the community have received a share of £150,000 from South Norfolk Council’s Community Action Fund. The panel met at the end of July to consider a range of large-scale projects from across the district.

Chair of the panel, Cllr Kim Carsok, said:

“There’s a real energy and desire from volunteers and community groups in South Norfolk to improve and upgrade local facilities, which will have a direct impact on our residents’ physical and mental wellbeing. I’m pleased we could support so many projects and look forward to working alongside our volunteers to make South Norfolk an even better place to live.

“Sadly, we could not fund all of the projects, but our Communities Team will support unsuccessful applicants in sourcing other funding routes.”

The projects in or near Wymondham that were funded include:

Kett’s Yard: Refurbishment of the end of the building to create an accessible meeting space - £8,994

The Lizard Trust, Wymondham: To enable the recycling of the materials from the oak viewing tower, to make replacement objects for this conservation and wildlife site - £1,320

Wymondham Baptist Church: Meeting the local community infrastructure need by extending church building to support the growing community of Wymondham - £15,000

Hethersett Athletic Football Club: Improvement of facilities and adding a dug out - £3,000

Hingham Playing Field Association: Upgrade the existing 23-year-old playground at Hingham Sports Hall - £20,000

Tacolneston and Forncett Recreation Association: Installation of a fully accessible disabled / wheelchair toilet within Talcolneston Village Hall - £11,000

Tharston and Hapton Parish Council: Hapton Community Project Phase 7: Handrail and play tunnel with slide - £10,000

Hethersett Hawks: Fund part of a project to upgrade the facilities available to members and spectators - £10,000

The full list of projects funded can be found on the SNC website. Funding applications for the next round of the Community Action Fund will open in April 2025.