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We have launched a survey into Banking Services in Strathaven with a view to informing a decision on how we should proceed in conjunction with other organisations and local politicians on addressing banking needs.
We need as many people as possible to complete the survey. Please go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwhkPCvMbKWlWQCBQN3auR0xEt8OmSeoLejQcd4dqzVYNFIw/viewform?usp=sf_link to complete the survey.
The latest update on Strathaven Castle has been published on our news page and as a blog. You can read it at Strathaven Castle Update.
Please note that applications for the Micro Grant Scheme are closed for 2023/24. Look out for information on when the 2024/25 application process opens later in the year.
Strathaven and Glassford Community Council manages local funds including the Micro Grant Scheme and is also part of the Kype Muir Partnership which manages the Kype Muir Community Fund. Other funds available locally are the Renewable Energy Fund and the Spirit of Lanarkshire Fund managed by SOLWEC. There is also the Auchrobert Fund. Three members of the Community Council recorded an edition of Business Blethers on Avondale Radio dedicated to a discussion on local funding and how to apply. Here’s a link to the show: https://www.mixcloud.com/Avondale_radio/business-blethers-with-strathaven-and-glassford-community-council/
The draft minutes of the March 2024 meeting are available to download below. They will be reviewed and approved at the April 30th 2024 meeting.
The next meeting of the Strathaven and Glassford Community Council will be on April 3th 2024. The agenda is available to download below:
Funding News
Kype Muir Community Fund
Strathaven and Glassford Community Council has funding packages that remain open for applications.
The Kype Muir Community Fund has been operational throughout and we still welcome applications. (See below for details). In addition to providing funding for local groups, the Kype Muir Fund has donated £3500 to help support the ‘Working together for Avondale’ Community Support group that has been coordinating support from a variety of local groups and organisations throughout the health emergency, has helped launch Avondale Radio through providing funding and is supporting the 2022 Strathaven Balloon Festival with a grant.
With the Kype Muir Windfarm now operational and the Kype Muir Community Fund live since June 26th 2019, we welcome applications for eligible projects. We would suggest that in advance of an application you discuss the project with a member of the Community council. Applications will be reviewed against the Community Consultation Summary Document and Action Plan. Click here to download a copy. The process starts with completion of an ‘Expression of Interest Form’. This can be downloaded by clicking this link: Kype Muir Community Fund EOI 2024. To access the application on the County Durham Community Fund website follow this link.
Community Micro Grants
The Micro Grant scheme was a huge success in 2022/23 with many local groups benefitting from funding to support local projects.
The Community Council Micro Grant Scheme for 2023/24 is now open following receipt of funds from South Lanarkshire Council with applications welcomed from groups or individuals, who can apply for up to £500 to support eligible projects or activities. Click here to download the application form, or here for the Micro Grant Guidelines.
Our email address is strathavencommcouncil@gmail.com
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