Clackmannanshire Council has revealed its Community Development Fund handed out over £82,000 to community groups last year.

The council is now encouraging other groups to apply for the funding, part of the Making Clackmannanshire Better programme.

Applications opened last year and so far 11 local groups have been successful in their applications.

They are:

• Alloa Allotments Society - £5,082 for new fencing.

• Cambus & District Bowling Club - £5,492 to upgrade flat roof.

• Hawkhill Community Association - £5,184 for improved lighting.


• Alva Bowling Club - £9,396 to create disabled access and artificial bankings.

• Tullibody Healthy Living - £10,000 for community garden.

• Alloa Cooperative Bowling Club - £5,580 to upgrade electrics.

• Tillicoultry Bowling Club - £3,108 for disabled access.

• Hillfoots Rugby Club - £8,791 to upgrade toilets.

• Menstrie Bowling Club - £10,000 to create disabled access and artificial bankings.

• Alloa Rugby Football Club - £10,000 to upgrade club house.

• St Serf's Church - £10,000 to upgrade community hall.

The fund is open to applications for capital expenditure such as permanent improvements, new buildings and refurbishments.

Council Leader Les Sharp said: "I am delighted that 11 local groups have been successful in their applications to the Community Development Fund. I hope that community groups from throughout Clackmannanshire will be inspired by these successful projects and apply to the fund to help improve their local area or their facilities."

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