£300k grants for South Molton

£300k grants for South Molton sports and activities

South Molton is to benefit from a substantial funding boost of more than £300,000, aimed at enhancing community amenities. The grants are from the Section 106 Public Open Space Fund from North Devon Council.

South Molton Football Club will receive £178,292 towards the development of new pitches and clubhouse facilities. £9,621 goes to South Molton Bowls Club to buy and install solar panels on their pavilion.

South Molton Town Council will get £60,000 for the acquisition and installation of play equipment in Central Park, £20,000 for the extension of the BMX track in the woodlands on Parsonage Lane and £33,680 to improve the skate park in Central Park.

South Molton Mayor Jacqui Footman welcomed the news, “The town council is absolutely delighted to receive funding for our plans to develop leisure facilities for the whole community and especially for the younger generation, as well as the support for our local sports clubs.”

“We are keen to do all we can to foster opportunities for the town’s young people, as well as attract more visitors to the town.”

Above, new plans for South Molton Football Club and below the town’s popular skate park - photos Karolina Andreasova