Peasedown St John is to see over £250,000 in funding invested in it over the next three years, thanks to successful lobbying from local Councillors and community leaders.

Independent Councillors Cllr Karen Walker and Cllr Sarah Bevan, along with the Chairman of the Peasedown Community Trust, Gavin Heathcote, submitted a series of requests to the council’s leadership before last Tuesday’s annual budget meeting.

Cllr Karen Walker (Independent, Peasedown St John) said: “We’re extremely pleased that some of our requests for funding, made on behalf of local residents, were met by the Council.

"The role of any local Councillor is to always put their community first. On a regular basis, Cllr Sarah Bevan, Gavin Heathcote and I meet with residents, visit them in their homes, and discuss issues that matter to them.

"These extra funds coming to Peasedown have all been requested by people that we’ve listened to, met on the doorstep or at one of our Advice Surgeries.”

Over the next three years, Peasedown St John will receive:

- £250,000 for road resurfacing

- £6,000 for community projects and initiatives.

 More details of the quarter-of-a million pound spend on road resurfacing will be released after the local elections in May. 

The £6,000 grant funding for community groups will be distributed through the Ward Councillors’ Empowerment Fund. B&NES Councillors in Peasedown St John will be able to allocate up to £2,000 per year, each year until 2026 on local community initiatives that need extra support.

Chairman of the Peasedown Community Trust, Gavin Heathcote, added: “The year ahead looks like it’s going to be another positive one for Peasedown.

"As well as this funding windfall secured by our local councillors, the Peasedown Community Trust will be distributing grants this summer from the Party in the Park Grant Fund, plus we’re continuing our support for those in need through our Winter Support Fund.

 It’s fantastic to see the council and local charities working together in such a positive way.”