Funding
We work with local parishes to deliver a wide range of improvements to public open spaces, sports facilities, and community infrastructure. These projects are funded through developer contributions (Section 106 agreements) and aim to enhance the quality of life for residents across the borough. These projects include everything from new playgrounds and sports pitches to nature trails and community hubs. They are designed to meet the needs of each parish and are updated annually based on feedback from local councils and residents.
Examples of improvements and funding
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Installation of WC facilities
- Location: East Peckham Playing Fields
- Parish: East Peckham
- Funding: £23,577.52
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Fencing around exercise equipment
- Location: East Peckham Playing Fields
- Parish: East Peckham
- Funding: £9,000
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Outdoor sports equipment
- Location: Bombhole site, Oxley Shaw Lane
- Parish: Leybourne
- Funding: £30,000
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Replace damaged equipment
- Location: Bombhole site, Oxley Shaw Lane
- Parish: Leybourne
- Funding: £2,112
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Table tennis table
- Location: MUGA site, Oxley Shaw Lane
- Parish: Leybourne
- Funding: £8,108.96
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Install / update outdoor gym equipment
- Location: Forstal Road Recreation Ground
- Parish: Aylesford
- Funding: £41,728.16
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Upgrading of surfaces surrounding Village Hall and Youth shelters
- Location: Williams Field Recreation Ground
- Parish: Hadlow
- Funding: £18,315
Allocated projects (not yet completed)
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Pave pathway around lakeland circular path & improve signage
- Location: Castle Lake
- Parish: Leybourne
- Funding: £22,754.50
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Landscape management plan (tree removal, footpaths, PROW maintenance)
- Location: Leybourne Woods
- Parish: Leybourne
- Funding: £10,375
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Disabled access improvements (viewpoint, fishing platforms, paths)
- Location: Haysden Country Park
- Parish: TMBC
- Funding: £49,994.22 (across multiple allocations)
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Tennis court resurfacing & smart gate installation
- Location: Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground
- Parish: TMBC
- Funding: £63,900 (across multiple allocations)
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Secondary drainage system
- Location: Swanmead Sportsground
- Parish: TMBC
- Funding: £5,065
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Outdoor gym enhancement
- Location: Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground
- Parish: TMBC
- Funding: £33,399.30
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Trim trail installation
- Location: Norman Road Playing Fields
- Parish: West Malling
- Funding: £23,000
How Are projects funded?
Most projects are funded through Section 106 agreements, which are contributions made by developers as part of planning permissions. These funds are allocated to specific parishes and projects based on local needs and priorities.