Cornwall Council Allocates £1.8 Million to Support Children and Young People’s Projects

In a significant move to enhance the lives of children and young people across Cornwall, the Cornwall Council has announced the allocation of nearly £1.8 million in grants. This funding, derived from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Fund, is set to be distributed among various projects aimed at improving facilities and access to opportunities for the younger generation.

Key Projects and Their Impact

1. Bude Town Council: Receives £100,000 for the Bude Wheeled Sports Project, aimed at enhancing the Bude Skate Park and youth facilities.
2. Callington Primary School: Awarded £100,000 to redesign and refurbish its nursery, increasing nursery places, creating a sensory room, and improving outdoor provision.
3. Chacewater Parish Council: Granted £39,999.99 for upgrading the Twelveheads Recreation Ground, focusing on a modern playground for toddlers and children.
4. Children’s Sailing Trust: Receives £55,872 to develop infrastructure at Trevassack Lake, enhancing inclusive services for children and young people.
5. Fowey Town Council: Allocated £80,000 to replace old play equipment and provide new facilities at Squires Field Recreational Area.
6. Fraddon Millennium Green Trust: Gets £42,000 for improvements at Fraddon Millennium Green, including play equipment and safety surfacing.
7. Gwealan Tops Adventure Playground, Redruth: Awarded £94,960 for the Play and Diversity Project, creating a play space for disabled and neurodivergent children.
8. Indian Queens Under 5’s: Receives £70,000 for refurbishing the Indian Queens Pre-School, including a new heating/air cooling system and kitchen.
9. Landulph Parish Council: Granted £100,000 for integrating Landulph Pre School into Landulph Primary School and £23,400 for Penyoke Playpark upgrades.
10. Madron Parish Council: Receives £100,000 for the King George V Wheeled Sports/Skate Park and play area improvements.
11. Marazion Town Council: Allocated £28,000 for refurbishing Folly Field Play Area with inclusive and accessible equipment.
12. Menheniot Sports Association: Granted £40,000 for renovating a multi-use games area, including new surfacing and floodlights.
13. Public Open Space team, Cornwall Council: Receives £100,000 for rejuvenating Trenance Play Area and Adventure Park in Newquay.
14. St Allen Parish Council: Awarded £66,166 for improving facilities at Zelah Playing Field.
15. St Ives Town Council: Receives £80,000 for the Carbis Bay Green Infrastructure and Play project, focusing on enhancing Richmond Park.
16. St Just in Penwith Parish Council: Granted £60,000 for modern, accessible equipment at Pendeen play park.
17. St Mabyn Primary School: Receives £20,000 for redeveloping Early Years and Key Stage One provision.
18. St Minver Community Hub CIO: Awarded £75,136.23 for establishing a community hub with a focus on young people.
19. St Sampson Parish Council: Receives £20,000 for refurbishing Golant Playground.
20. St Teath Parish Council: Granted £65,000 for land purchase and facility upgrades at the football club.
21. Saltash Town Council: Receives £75,000 for new play equipment at Pillmere.
22. Friends of Sennen School: Awarded £43,835 for the ‘Garden of Hope for All to Grow’ project.
23. Friends of Summerfields Park, Saltash: Receives £42,000 for Phase Two of the Summerfields Play project.
24. Torpoint Town Council: Granted £85,000 for the design and construction of a 9v9 3G Pitch at Torpoint Community College.
25. Wadebridge School: Receives £100,000 to build a 3G pitch, supporting school expansion and modern facilities.
26. Youth Cafes Cornwall CIC: Awarded £65,046.33 to expand the Furry Youth Café in Helston, enhancing services for more young people in need.

A Step Forward for Community Development

Olly Monk, Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for housing and planning, emphasised the importance of the Community Infrastructure Levy in raising funds from new developments to support community projects. This initiative reflects the council’s commitment to improving facilities and opportunities for children and young people in Cornwall.

The projects were selected through a rigorous application and selection process, ensuring that they meet local needs and have community support. The funding is part of the council’s broader strategy to use CIL payments for infrastructure projects that benefit communities and mitigate the wider impact of development.

Future Prospects

With the successful allocation of funds in this third round of the CIL Fund, Cornwall Council is expected to launch a fourth round in the spring. This ongoing support underscores the council’s dedication to enhancing the quality of life for its younger residents and fostering a more inclusive and accessible environment for all.

This substantial investment in children and young people’s projects across Cornwall marks a significant milestone in the region’s development, promising a brighter future for its younger generation.