Author: Parish Clerk

HDC launches capital grant funding for Rural Businesses

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) has allocated £350,000 to support the growth of rural businesses with a grant from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority following an award from the Government’s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The Defra Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) supports the aims of the Government’s Levelling Up agenda and succeeds LEADER funding from the...

Successful Funding Bid for New Parish Centre Build 

Providing residents with a new Parish Centre has been a priority for Members and residents for several years. Thanks to sound financial management, successful fundraising, and a slew of achieved grant funding applications, the Parish reserves have grown to £1.2m, with many community groups aiding in this effort.  In 2020, the Parish Council was prepared to begin construction on the...

Free Business Support Programme for Huntingdonshire Businesses

Press Release from Huntingdon District Council A new business accelerator to support entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses has been launched by Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This funding has enabled a collaboration between HDC and Deyton Bell, who have been commissioned to deliver a 12-month programme for new and existing businesses. The scheme is now...