News on HS2 in Warwickshire

Funding awarded for two community projects in Warwickshire

Today saw more projects awarded funding as part of the HS2 Community and Business Funds.

Improvements to Long Itchington Park

Long Itchington Parish Council based in Warwickshire, has received £74,500 to improve the facilities at Long Itchington Park. This will include making improvements to the children’s play area. The original play site was built 18 years ago and consists of traditional types of equipment such swings and a roundabout. The funding will pay for the refurbishment of the current equipment as well as providing new equipment for children to enjoy. In addition, the funds will be used to secure the play area with dog-proof fencing and gates, and provide a meeting place for parents and carers. Finally, the public toilets in the park will also be refurbished with disabled access and baby changing facilities also being provided.

You can find out more about Long Itchington Parish Council by visiting www.longitchington.org.uk/council

Improvements to Bodymoor Heath Victory Hall

Friends of Bodymoor Heath Victory Hall, a voluntary community group, have received £75,000 to improve the Hall’s facilities to provide users with a modern flexible space as well as broaden the appeal of the hall. The project will enable the group to provide improved services for vulnerable and older residents who feel isolated and offer activities which will help bring the community closer together.

The project will include:

Reconfiguration of their unused space in the entrance hall to create a space for a new fitted kitchen with appliances, catering equipment and a serving hatch.

Kitchen tiling and painting throughout.

Improved insulation so they can provide a warm, energy efficient environment.

Replacement floor joists and installation of a new floor in main hall.

Creation of a large storage area.

Replacement of the cesspit with a new septic tank and pipework.

Replacement of old heavy tables and chairs with modern, lightweight furniture, which is easy to move and stack.

The community and business funds are administered and managed by independent community charity, Groundwork UK. For more information on Groundwork and the funds themselves click here or watch the below video.

You can also see an interactive map showing all of the projects awarded funding so far by clicking here .

Introductory video to HS2's Community and Business Funds:

Posted on 19th December 2018

by HS2 in Warwickshire