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Community Councillor Grants



The North Devon Council’s grants scheme aims to offer support to organisations and projects that are of direct benefit to the people, the environment and the community of the North Devon District.

Grants may be awarded to projects or services which benefit a smaller area or a specific community. Each District Councillor had £1500 in 2007/08, £2000 in 2008/09, £1500 in 2009/10 and £1000 in 2010/11 for projects within their electoral ward.

Councillor J Yabsley (Witheridge Ward)




Grants in 2010/2011



Budget for 2010/11 is £2790

Awarded the following:
  • Friends of Witheridge Primary School - £1000 toward the provision of gym equipment
Budget remaining for 2010/11 is £1790


Grants in 2009/2010

Budget for 2009/2010 = £3900.00

Awarded the following:
  • Rackenford & Creacombe Parish Council - £1500 towards a new play surface.
  • Church Rooms, Witheridge - £400 towards the cost of new tables and chairs.
  • South Molton TIC - £210 towards events and annual running costs
Budget carried forward from 2009/2010 to 2010/11 = £1790




Grants in 2008/2009


Budget for 2008/09 = £3400.00
Awarded the following:
  • Rose Ash parish Council - £1000.00 towards the cost of tree surgery in the village green
Budget carried forward from 2008/2009 to 2009/2010  = £2400.00



Grants in 2007/2008

Awarded the following:
  • Community Information Centre, South Molton (£100)

Grant carried forward from 2007/2008 to 2008/09 = £1400.00