Special fund to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee launched in North Lanarkshire

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A special fund to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been launched in North Lanarkshire.With grants of up to £2000 available, community groups can apply for funding through the North Lanarkshire Platinum Jubilee Community Grants to help organise local events such as a community lunch, street parties or barbecues, tea dances or fun days related to Jubilee or sporting and craft events.The funding was agreed as part of the Council’s 2022/23 budget to encourage communities to celebrate this historic occasion locally.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Des Murray, chief executive of North Lanarkshire Council, said: “Funding has been made available to help organisations and communities celebrate or commemorate the Platinum Jubilee.“I would encourage as many organisations as possible to apply for funding and take advantage of this moment of national celebration.”An extended bank holiday, from June 2-5, will provide an opportunity for communities and people throughout the UK to come together to mark the milestone.Any events and activities arranged should be for the benefit of the wider community and although the focus is on the celebratory weekend, the staging of events from the fund isn’t limited to the extended bank holiday weekend.Event organisers will be responsible for ensuring any necessary