Falkirk groups offered grants to help them clean up their communities

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Applications for funding are welcome from people across Falkirk district who want help clean up their communities. Falkirk Council' s Environment Improvement Fund is now open to local businesses, individuals, community groups, schools and landowners who want to clean up their areas.

The fund, which has £50,000 every year to be given in the form of grants of up to £5000, was set up last year. Read more: Strike by council workers will see bins in Falkirk unemptied for eight days Successful projects who have already picked up some of the cash include Grangemouth's Friends of Inchyra Park, who were able to buy a new trailer that has proved very useful in their work to clear up the park.They are sharing the trailer with the Glitter community group who host regular litter picking events across Grangemouth.Other community groups who have benefited include members of the Tidy, Clean and Green community group in Camelon.Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk!Councillor Paul Garner said: "The Environmental Improvement Fund gives the opportunity for local groups, individuals and communities to come together to keep our environment clean and tidy."Not only will it promote sustainability and empower our communities, but it will also encourage people to take pride in their local area, so if you have an idea for a project, get in touch and apply!"Funding can be used for:Through the fund, the council has also provided equipment such as litter pickers and hoops to organisations, community groups, schools and