Cinnamon Brow’ Residents’ £57,000 funding boost for new play area
Residents in Cinnamon Brow are celebrating after they helped secure a £57,000 grant towards a new play area.
The Cinnamon Brow Residents Association (CIMBRA) and Muir have been working together to develop a new communal space that can be enjoyed by everyone in the area.
And residents are now a step closer to achieving their goal, after their bid for funding was approved by Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd (WREN).
The new play area, which is subject to planning permission, will also include the installation of a separate toddler play area, seating and benches, as well as provision for the local wildlife and the planting of wildflowers.
Muir, which manages 5,000 homes across the country, will also contribute £10,000 towards the cost of the project.
Catherine Dixson, Chief Executive at Muir said:
“We are delighted to have helped secure £57,000 worth of funding from WREN towards this project which will benefit the whole Cinnamon Brow community.
“The residents of Cinnamon Brow deserve a huge amount of credit for making this happen. It’s great to work with people who are so passionate about where they live and want to take control of their own communities
“This project in Cinnamon Brow is another example of Muir investing in people and their communities.”
Cinnamon Brow resident Sharon Wimbleton added:
“We want local children to have a space that creates play and imagination, and where local people of all ages can relax and enjoy themselves.
“CIMBRA has worked closely with Muir to put this bid together and we’re really happy that it has been successful. This is really going to transform the area and we are looking forward to seeing how this progresses.”
Richard Smith, Grant Manager at WREN said:
“WREN aims to fund projects that make a positive difference to the local community.
“The work that CIMBRA have completed over the last few years with residents and young people clearly shows that there is a tremendous need for improved play facilities at Cinnamon Brow. We are delighted to be involved in this project and look forward to works starting soon.”
WREN is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community, conservation and heritage projects from funds donated by FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund.