We’ve funded £123,146.20 of projects and activities in East Bierley, Meltham, Shelley and Shepley, based on conversations with people in each local place.
East Bierley
Activity: Listening to East Bierley
Organiser: East Bierley Village Preservation Society, with Birstall and Birkenshaw ward councillors
What we funded: Extended speed reduction measures on local roads.
Amount: £50,000
Meltham
Activity: Ask Meltham
Organiser: Meltham Town Council
What we funded: Improving the crossing on Huddersfield Road, outside the Co-operative, including widening the footway, dealing with cellars and providing the equipment. Also feasibility work and statutory notices for this work.
Amount: £50,000
Shelley
Activity: Ask Shelley
Organiser: Shelley Community Association
What we funded: Providing a Speed Indicator Device, which will be moved every three months but will remain in Shelley.
Amount: £9,548
Shepley
Activity: Ask Shepley
Organiser: Shepley volunteers
What we funded: A large storage container, to provide extra storage for equipment used by community groups, festivals and events (£2,000). Removing a portion of the wall near Shepley Library, to help with safe parking and access (£2,050.20). Providing a Speed Indicator Device, which will be moved every three months but will remain in Shepley (£9,548).
Amount: £13,598.20
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