National Grid launches £530,000 fund for Didcot community projects
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 21:18 · Archive
National Grid has established a £530,000 Community Fund to support long-term projects in Didcot and nearby communities. The fund was unveiled at Didcot's third Garden Town Community Update Meeting, held in Harwell Village Hall on September 30. Around 50 residents and business representatives attended the event, which featured presentations from the Didcot Garden Town team, council services and partner organisations.
The meeting focused on long-term proposals for Didcot, including infrastructure improvements, community facilities and environmental projects. Anne-Marie Simpson, cabinet member for planning policy at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: 'It was great to see residents and business representatives attend our latest update meeting, and there was plenty to be updated on.' She added that Didcot is a growing town and the council is working to meet residents' and visitors' needs through new infrastructure, improved community facilities, better connections and a sustainable approach to living.
Helen Pighills, cabinet member for communities at Vale of White Horse District Council, said: 'It was interesting to hear from residents and our partners at the event on the 30 September.'
How it is being reported
- National Grid offers £530,000 fund for Didcot community projectsDidcot held its third Garden Town Community Update Meeting in Harwell Village Hall on September 30.Oxfordshire Guardian · 10 Oct, 13:00
- National Grid offers £530,000 fund for Didcot community projectsDidcot held its third Garden Town Community Update Meeting in Harwell Village Hall on September 30.Oxford Mail · 10 Oct, 13:00
In this story: National Grid · Didcot · South Oxfordshire District Council · Vale of White Horse District Council · Anne-Marie Simpson · Helen Pighills
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