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Community Investment Fund receives another £486,000 to support local community projects Members of the District Council's Corporate Board agreed the extra funding last night (12th October). This funding must be spent before March 2023 when local government reorganisation will see the closure of the scheme. Funding has previously been given to fund village hall refurbishments, play parks, community gardens, sports schemes and facility upgrades. Communities should apply now...

FREE first year membership to the Federation of Small Businesses We are investing £40,000 to fund first year memberships to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) for the self-employed, micro and small businesses that are not already members. Around 200 businesses will be able to access the free membership, which is being offered on a first come first served basis. Membership gives businesses access to a range of services including: legal help and advice fee free...

With temperatures dropping have your checked your heating works? If you're a #RichmondshireDC tenant, we're encouraging you to test your boiler and central heating system now, if you have not already done so. We want to ensure your heating systems are fully functional before it gets too cold. If you have any faults you can report these by visiting http://richmondshire.gov.uk/request-a-repair #RichmondshireDC #DoItOnline

  Get Online Week: Thursday 21st October 2:15pm – Bookable IT support session.     Need help online? Know someone else who does? Discover the benefits of digital skills with A1 Community Works at Colburn Library. Book your place at our free support session to improve your skills and help you stay safe and connected online. Call Colburn library today 01609 534592. BookTrust Story times starting at Colburn Community Library Monday 1st November at...

We're asking everyone to cut back any hedges or trees on their property that could be putting pedestrians and road users at risk after an increasing number of reports of pavements being obstructed and road signs obscured by overgrown trees and bushes. While we're responsible for making sure trees and hedges don’t obstruct the highway or damage property, landowners and occupiers have similar responsibilities for trees and hedges on their property. They must make sure these do...