NDA supports launch of North Anglesey Regeneration Fund
The North Anglesey Regeneration Fund has today been launched to help businesses, support local events and make environmental improvements.
Using valuable funding awarded by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), this is the third year Anglesey Council has welcomed applications to this funding pot as part of its efforts to regenerate the area. This round of funding is the biggest to date with 拢50,000 being made available for schemes that can be delivered by the 31st of March 2023.
Small grants of up to 拢7,500 are available to help businesses and community groups in the Talybolion and Twrcelyn wards, and the community of Moelfre - to deliver projects which will support the County Council바카라 사이트檚 North Anglesey Regeneration Plan.聽
To date, 拢117,000 has been awarded to local businesses, community groups and other local causes to help support job creation and improving the vitality of the area. The fund has supported 20 businesses or community groups; safeguarding 35 jobs, creating 42 jobs (and potentially an additional 47 jobs within 2 years) and providing volunteering opportunities for 130 individuals.
Council Leader and Talybolion county councillor, Llinos Medi explained:
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NDA Director of Socio-Economics, Jamie Reed said:
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The NDA is tasked with safely and securely decommissioning the nation바카라 사이트檚 oldest nuclear sites, removing the burden for future generations, and supporting the local communities by enabling permanent, positive, and significant social and economic change.
Anglesey바카라 사이트檚 Major Projects and Economic Development Portfolio holder, Cllr Carwyn Jones, said:
바카라 사이트淭his is the third year this fund is running, and has in the past supported a range of businesses and community groups with much valued funds to enable them to carry out their projects.
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Applications for the North Anglesey Regeneration fund must be submitted before February 10th. The Fund criteria and application forms can be found on the Isle of Anglesey County Council website .