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5/6/26
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Funding approved for Bridleway Preservation and improvements to the Nature Reserve between the riverside car park and Gunthorpe Nature Reserve.
Villagers and visitors to Gunthorpe are set to see improvements to the bridleway path and further development to the Nature Reserve thanks to a £24,993 grant from FCC Communities Foundation.
The money will be used to preserve the footpath along the bridleway from the car park, in front of the memorial area and up to the Nature Reserve entrance at Gunthorpe riverside.
Cam Pearson, representative of the Riverside volunteers, believes the facility will make a huge difference to the lives of people living in the area. He says: “This project will provide a real boost to the people of Gunthorpe. It’s fantastic that FCC Communities Foundation has awarded us this money and we’re really looking forward to our Nature Reserve and bridleway taking shape over the next 12 months”
FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.
Cheryl Raynor, Grant Manager at FCC Communities Foundation, said: “We’re delighted to support this project in Gunthorpe, which will both enhance access to the riverside and protect a valued natural environment. Improving the bridleway and developing the Nature Reserve will create lasting benefits for local residents and visitors alike, encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors while preserving the area for future generations. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this funding will have over the coming year.”
Cam Pearson hopes the bridleway and improvements to the Nature Reserve will be ready to use by October 2026.
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• FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community, conservation and heritage projects from funds donated by FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund and Scottish Landfill Communities Fund. Since 1998, FCC Communities Foundation has granted over £200m to more than 7,000 projects which benefit people living within 10 miles of a FCC Environment landfill site. For more information please visit www.fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk
• FCC Environment is the leading UK waste and resource management company and is part of a global group with a strong heritage in providing services for communities and business. Its vision is to be the environmental company of choice, delivering change for a sustainable future. It employs 2,400 people and operates more than 200 facilities across England, Scotland and Wales. FCC Environment donates the landfill tax credits that are generated by its operations to FCC Communities Foundation, in order to add value to the environmental and social infrastructure of the communities around landfill sites. www.fccenvironment.co.uk
• The Landfill Communities Fund and Scottish Landfill Communities Fund support a wide range of community and environmental projects in the vicinity of landfill sites. The LCF is regulated by ENTRUST on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs, and projects are delivered by enrolled Environmental Bodies.