Exciting and innovative projects to support the development of local venues like village halls and community centres are being developed around the county, ranging from refurbishing existing halls to developing work space for people to set up local businesses and enterprise.

Buildings

Success Stories

Village Halls

City Works

To help you develop your own projects, you may find it useful to read how other people have developed their ideas.

Proper planning is the key to bringing a successful building project to fruition

In addition to information of how Village Halls Move with the Times in two rural communities, you can find out more about other initiatives including the City Works development in Gloucester.

Who can help?

Key organisations that could offer help and support in the development of your ideas. Their details can be found in the Contacts Directory. Further information on funding sources is available from Gloucestershire County Council's Economic Development Unit on 01452 425702.

Funding sources	Other useful contacts
Arts Council Charitable Trusts Single Regeneration Budget SportsAid	Business Link Gloucestershire Co-operative Futures District councils Building regulations Environmental health Planning Gloucestershire County Council Economic Development Unit Roads - Traffic Management Gloucestershire Rural Community Council National Lottery Funding Bodies Prohelp