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  "description": "Community groups, voluntary organisations and parish councils in the Staffordshire Moorlands can apply for grants of £500 to £3,000 for rural improvement projects.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-04T10:04:23.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Community and voluntary organisations, and parish councils, are being invited to apply for funding to support practical projects that make rural areas more attractive, accessible and welcoming.\n\nThe District Council’s new Rural Regeneration Fund will help pay for small community-led projects that improve the experience of visitors and enhance the quality of life for residents such as:\n\nImprovements to public information boards, interpretation panels, and signage\nEnhancing wayfinding, local trail maps, or visitor interpretation. Creating or promoting local walking and cycling trails, Improving accessibility in high streets, community spaces, or visitor locations.\nSmall environmental tidy-ups or enhancements of public green areas\nFree to access arts, creative, or heritage events and activities\n\nCouncillor Darren Price, Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for Regeneration and Planning, said:\n\n> “We’re delighted to make this funding available in the more rural areas of the Moorlands to ensure that some of our smaller villages get the investment they deserve.\n>\n> “It’s about making a real, visible difference that, whilst attracting visitors, delivers benefits for our residents that they can be proud of. Applications for this funding are now open and I look forward to seeing the exciting projects and ideas our communities put forward.”\n\nGrants of £500 to £3,000 per application are available and applications will be accepted in two rounds, the first runs from now until August and the second will be open from September to December. All projects that receive funding must be completed by the end of March 2027.\n\nCabinet member for Tourism and Leisure, Councillor Matt Swindlehurst, said:\n\n> “This is a fantastic opportunity for our rural communities to turn their plans and ideas into reality.\n>\n> “The fund covers a broad range of activities – from physical improvements to events and activities – so there’s plenty of scope for people to get creative. Our team are on hand to help with applications, or to chat through your ideas, so get in touch and let’s put this funding to work!”\n\nFor more information or to discuss your ideas, email the team at regeneration@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk and apply online via the website.\n\n####  Enjoyed this story?\n\nThe Staffordshire Signal is a not-for-profit, community-funded publication. Every tip helps keep local journalism free, independent, and focused on the stories that matter across Staffordshire.\n\nEvery contribution supports reporting, photography, and storytelling across the county.\n\nExplore the heart of our county Use the interactive map above to discover local landmarks, heritage sites, and community-vetted spots. Every interaction helps support **The Staffordshire Signal’s** mission to keep local news free and independent.\n\nSupport independent local journalism by selecting ****The Staffordshire Signal**** as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google. Help us stay front-and-centre in your news feed.",
  "title": "Rural Regeneration Fund Launched To Support Moorlands Villages",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-04T10:04:24.650Z"
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