Lanarkshire community groups thank wind farm partnership for over £250k worth of grants

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A Lanarkshire wind farm partnership has awarded more than a quarter of a million pounds to locals over the past three years.

Community groups have thanked Banks Renewables' Kype Muir Community Panel (KMCP) for their 49 grants totalling £267,047 distributed to organisations within 10km of its wind farm near Strathaven.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the KMCP fund performed a key role by responding quickly to provide practical support to residents and community groups and helping to keep services running for the most vulnerable members of the surrounding community.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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