£1.5 million to go green in the Dearne


The Department for Communities and Local Government is offering the cash to support the development of up to 100 “pocket parks” in deprived urban communities.
Pocket parks are small areas of inviting public space where people can enjoy relief from the hustle and bustle of city streets.
Plots of land up to 0.4 hectares qualify.
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Hide AdThe land may be already under grass but unused, undeveloped or derelict.
Grants of around £10,000 to £15,000 per project are up for grabs and applications must be community-led by existing groups with a constitution.
Bids must by in by 5pm on Thursday, December 10.
For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/pocketparkscash.