Bristol communities put money from criminals to good use
Under the £4 million Community Cashback scheme, each criminal justice area in Britain could bid for up to £95,000 to spend on projects proposed or voted for by the community to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
After several rounds of shortlisting, 13 projects from the Avon and Somerset area were submitted for funding, and all but one were successful in getting awards.
Kenny Brown, a member of the Avon and Somerset Criminal Justice Board and Governor of Bristol Prison, said: "The public response was overwhelming. We received over 200 nominations, more than any other area in the UK."
The twelve successful projects are:
● Montpellier Park Regeneration – Bristol
Funding will allow the installation a new perimeter fence around the park.
● Dreamscheme – South Gloucestershire
Funding will enable a Dreamscheme to be established in the Filton, Patchway and Bradley Stoke areas to encourage children to take part in activities benefiting the community.
● Milton Nomads JFC – Weston-Super-Mare
A fence will go up around Baytree Recreation Ground.
● Renov8 – Fromeside Youth Project – Winterbourne
Renovations to Fromeside Youth Centre.
● Abbots Pool Protection Project – Abbots Leigh
Barriers to be installed at the entrance.
● The Friday Nite Vibe – Dulverton
Funding for a Friday night youth drop-in cafe.
● Community Speed Watch – South Somerset
People will be able to buy speedguns to tackle speeding.
● Seaward Way Dreamscheme – Minehead
● Energize Youth Diversion – Taunton
A project based in Taunton which will provide activities for young children.
● Martock Bicycle Scheme – Martock
Cycle maintenance project to occupy youngsters.
● Be Scam Wise – Mendip and South Somerset
A security education project.
● Encouraging Good Behaviour Through Sports – Mendip and South Somerset
This project is being supported by Yeovil Town Football Club.
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