Grants available from Bewerley Parish Council
Grants funded by the Council on your behalfThe council awards grants to local organisations and for community facilities. Anyone interested in applying for a grant should apply to the parish council clerk for application guidelines.
Grants awarded during the current year may be viewed here or by referring to the minutes of the meetings at which the grant was awarded or by requesting the information from the council.
Greenhow Landscape and Biodiversity Trust Fund
What is the Fund?
The Greenhow Landscape and Biodiversity Enhancement Fund has been established by Hanson Plc following the grant of planning permission in 2005 for an extension to the screen mound at the Greenhow Quarry. The objective of the Fund is to mitigate environmental impact that will result from the development most of which lies within Bewerley Parish Council and is part of the Nidderdale AONB.
How much is available?
A total £10,000 of grant aid is available each year from 2006 to 2011 and £5,000 a year from 2012 to 2027. The Fund provides financial support to individuals, businesses, Parish Councils, local authorities and community groups for projects intended to enhance the landscape and biodiversity of the land surrounding Greenhow.
What sort of projects are covered by the Fund?
To qualify for funding, projects must:
- Be located in the eligible area. (Click the link to see the area eligible for funding. Projects in areas adjacent to the eligible area may be considered at the discretion of the Trustees);
- Conserve and enhance the characteristics of the local landscape and its biodiversity.
- Enhance the AONB;
- Have clear public benefits;
- Comply with the principles of sustainable development
The Fund is administered in accordance with legal requirements specified in Hanson Plc's planning permission by seven trustees who are representatives of the following organisations:
- North Yorkshire County Council
- Harrogate Borough Council
- Bewerley Parish Council
- Thornthwaite with Padside Parish Meeting
- Thruscross Parish Meeting
- Nidderdale AONB
- Hanson Plc
The Nidderdale AONB provide administrative support on behalf of the Trustees. Copies of the guidance notes and application forms are available for download from the Nidderdale AONB site or from the Nidderdale AONB offices.
If you would prefer to speak to someone about a prospective application before making an application to the fund, initially approach the AONB Officer for advice or one of the Trustees. The Bewerley Parish Council Trustee can be found from this list of Councillors.