Residents of a Rushcliffe village will soon realise their dream of a new centre at the heart of their community, after receiving a grant of £293,000 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Community Buildings programme.

The project will replace Rempstone’s dilapidated village hall, dating from 1928, with a brand new centre.

The new hall will have additional meeting space for community groups, an improved kitchen, bar and toilet facilities, and an emphasis on accessibility and environmental sustainability. The current ancient heating system means that in winter months the hall is often too cold for older residents to use. Improvements will include more efficient heating, better insulation and hearing loops.
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The Community Empowerment White Paper was launched on9th July by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. The white paper includes the following announcements:

-A new £70 million “Community Builders” fund - will be established
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-All local authorities will be encouraged to use participatory budgeting by 2012.
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-A new Social Enterprise Unit
-A £7.5 million empowerment fund
-A ‘Community Allowance’
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