Wantage Scouts receives £120K funding boost from developer contributions
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 21:01 · Archive
Wantage Scouts has been awarded £120,000 in Section 106 funding from developer contributions for headquarters refurbishment.
Wantage Scouts has been awarded a second round of Section 106 funding for refurbishing its headquarters, with the latest contribution of £50,396 now announced. Combined with an earlier payment of £73,180, the total funding reaches £123,576. Section 106 funding, also called developer contributions, is money provided by firms building in an area for community infrastructure and improvements.
The first phase of work enabled Wantage Scouts to revamp their main Troop Room, replace an outdated heating system, install a new external access door, replace rotten internal cladding and single glazed windows, and insulate the space to ensure it is warm and energy-efficient.
Wantage has experienced significant housebuilding over the past decade, with major projects including the Kingsgrove estate of around 1,500 homes and Wellington Gate at Grove airfield with up to 2,500 homes. District councillor Ron Batstone said he was 'very pleased' with the investment, describing it as 'a good use of Section 106 money allocated for community projects'.
How it is being reported
- Councillors 'pleased' at £120K boost for Oxfordshire scout groupLocal politicians in an Oxfordshire town have said they are "pleased" after £120,000 was awarded to a Scout group.Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Nov, 20:00
- Councillors 'pleased' at £120K boost for Oxfordshire scout groupLocal politicians in an Oxfordshire town have said they are "pleased" after £120,000 was awarded to a Scout group.Oxford Mail · 14 Nov, 20:00
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