Money drawn from local development is now available to help fund community projects.
Community groups, charities and organisations can now apply to a funding pot made up of developer contributions.
Developer contributions are a fee paid by house-builders towards local infrastructure. Each area builds up a fund of money according to how much development it takes.
In previous years, developer contributions funding has supported health projects, school improvements, play areas, charities and a range of fantastic local projects.
There are two types of developer contribution schemes – Section 106 and the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Cllr Angela Glass, EHDC’s portfolio holder, regulation & enforcement, said: “The developer contributions we collect can make a huge difference to the local area.
“Parish councils, schools, sports clubs – all kinds of community groups can apply to the fund and a huge variety of schemes can be supported.
“The amount of money available in each area varies according to the amount of development that area takes, but it is always worth contacting the council and finding out if you can apply for a grant that might make all the difference to your community.”
Applications for developer contributions can be submitted until Friday, March 21. Submit applications to [email protected].