Newark and Sherwood District Council has been awarded £891,417 through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to invest in rural communities across the district between April 2023 and March 2025.

REPF provides capital funding to eligible local authorities, integrated within the delivery of UK Shared Prosperity Fund, to support activities that specifically address the challenges rural areas face, including improving productivity, strengthening the rural economy and enhancing opportunities for rural communities through developed infrastructure.

The additional funding comes following the submission of an addendum to the council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan in November 2022 and will enable the delivery of a number of capital projects across the district. This will include support to rural businesses to foster growth and diversification as well as rural community development initiatives through funding for local organisations.

Further details of local grant funding opportunities through REPF will be shared by the council in the future.

John Robinson, chief executive of the council, said: “I am delighted that we were successful in our bid for more than £890,000 additional funding through the Rural England Prosperity Fund.

“The projects the council and our local partners are delivering through the UK Shared Prosperity are incredibly important for our communities. So far, we’ve been able to help young people learn new skills and qualifications, make plans to improve community facilities across the district and support our local businesses to grow by connecting them with industry experts. It’s excellent news that we have received additional funds to continue investing in our rural communities to provide them with the support they need.”

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