GRANT money is still available to any groups such as parish councils, village hall committees and community centres that would like to undertake improvement projects.

The money is available for refurbishments to halls and to parish councils for projects in line with their normal responsibilities. A number of awards have already been given including £10,000 for the upgrade of the village playground in Longstock.

The next round of funding applications will be considered by the Test Valley Borough Council’s grants panel in February.

Contact Marianne Piggin, borough community support officer on 01264 368623.