News on HS2 in Warwickshire

A new project has been awarded funding in Warwickshire as part of the HS2 Community and Business Funds.

Founded in 2010, Water Orton & District Tennis Club has 120 members and strong links with the community, with an emphasis on being a family club and working closely with local schools.

The funding will be used to resurface the tennis courts and installs low illuminate floodlighting, enabling evening play throughout the year. This will help the club to keep up with community demand and offer more opportunities for local residents.

Our Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and the Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF) for Phase One are worth £40 million. They give local communities and businesses disrupted by the construction of HS2 the opportunity to receive funding of up to £1 million for projects to improve their local area or support their local economy.

The community and business funds are administered and managed by independent community charity, Groundwork UK. For more information on Groundwork and the funds, including how to apply, visit https://hs2funds.org.uk/ .You can also watch our short videos which explain how to best demonstrate that your project meets the criteria for the Community, Environment or Business Funds.

If you have any questions about the Community and Business Funds, HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk .