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Visitors to Goxhill’s cherished Millennium Green will soon enjoy safer, smoother and more accessible journeys thanks to a brand-new footpath now under way – funded through a major community grant.

The project, led by The Goxhill Millennium Green Trust, marks a significant investment in one of the village’s most loved green spaces. A £14,500 Community Grant from North Lincolnshire Council is backing the installation, ensuring the area can be used and enjoyed all year round.

Cllr Christine Patterson, cabinet member for healthy lives and places, said: “The Millennium Green is a space that means so much to local people, and this new footpath will open it up to even more of the community.

“It will make the much-loved site easier to access for families, older residents, wheelchair users, pushchairs, and anyone who wants to enjoy the peaceful, natural surroundings, whatever the weather.

“Investments like this show how listening to residents and acting on what they value most continues to shape the improvements we deliver across North Lincolnshire and is a great example of how community groups and local partners can work together to bring positive change to the places people use and love.”

Community grants are part of the council’s ongoing mission to champion grassroots groups – the clubs, charities, and community heroes who bring neighbourhoods to life.

Since the fund launched in 2011, it has powered hundreds of projects across North Lincolnshire, breathing new energy into parks, play areas, village halls, sports clubs, arts initiatives and countless local spaces. These investments go straight into projects that residents say matter most.

A wide range of groups can tap into the fund: junior and youth organisations, charitable bodies, co-operatives, not-for-profit groups, and even individuals achieving excellence in sport, art, or culture. There’s also support available for venue hire, helping to keep treasured community hubs open, welcoming, and bursting with activity.

Find out how a grant could transform something in your community and help it thrive.

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Goxhill’s much-loved bowling green is set for a major lift, with a new mower on the way that will keep the surface in top condition and make it easier for volunteers to maintain the green all year round.

The upgrade will help the club attract new players, support existing members, and keep bowls thriving at the heart of village life.

The improvement is being made possible thanks to a £9,500 community grant from North Lincolnshire Council.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is about backing the people who keep our communities moving. The volunteers at Goxhill Bowling Club put in huge effort and this investment means they can keep the green in first-class shape.”

“A great surface brings in new players, keeps people active and strengthens the club for the future.”

Run entirely by volunteers, the club brings together residents of all ages – from newcomers picking up their first set of bowls to seasoned competitors – offering both a sporting challenge and a friendly social hub.

Cllr Peter Clark, lead member for culture, said: “Clubs like Goxhill Bowling Club are the backbone of local life.”

“This grant helps remove one of the headaches volunteers face and lets them focus on what really matters – welcoming players, organising events and keeping the sport thriving. It shows how a relatively small investment can deliver a big win for community wellbeing.”

It is also part of a wider package of support for older residents across North Lincolnshire – from providing air fryers to help cut cooking costs to distributing winter-warm packs that keep people safe and comfortable through the colder months.

The grant is part of the council’s ongoing support for grassroots groups that enrich local communities and encourage people to get active, connect and take part.

Since launching in 2011, the fund has supported hundreds of projects across North Lincolnshire – investing in the spaces, activities, and facilities that residents say make the biggest difference.

Grants are available for junior and youth groups, charitable bodies, co-operatives, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals demonstrating excellence in sport, art, or culture. Support is also available for venue hire, helping to keep community spaces open and active.

Find out how a grant could make a difference in your community.

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