castlefields project - partnership working and funding opportunities mike hasted north wiltshire...

Castlefields Project -Partnership Working and

Funding Opportunities

Mike HastedNorth Wiltshire District Council

Location - Calne

The Beginning

The Big Picture

Progress So Far• Creation of a wildflower meadow• Trim trail• Nature trail• Artwork – gates, bricks etc.• Canal restoration• Pocket Park• Footpath improvements

Partners• CARP• North Wiltshire District Council - landowner• Calne Town Council • Bowood Estate – landowner• Wilts & Berks Canal Trust• Calne Artists Group• Local Schools• Individuals (landscape architect, river

restoration expert)

How the Partnership Works• Partnership supported by Council– Countryside & Open Space Strategy– Executive resolution

• Wider support – Calne community and,– Community Area Partnership support

• Steering Group – meets bi-monthly. NWDC & town council attend but volunteer led• ‘Experts’ consulted as and when needed

Income Achieved To Date• Area 5 Committee (NWDC) – £7,400• Calne Town Council – £50,000• People’s Places - £6,640• Awards for All - £10,000• People’s Millions Lottery – £68,600• Landfill Tax Credits - £19,350• Misc. - £15,265• Section 106 funding - £40,000 (so far)

Section 106 Sites

Castlefields Project -Partnership Working and

Funding Opportunities

www.calne-castlefieldspark.co.uk