Methodist church gets £250,000 for renovation work

Boston's Centenary Methodist Church has been awarded £250,000 for renovations.

The church said the funding by the borough council was vital for the upkeep of the Grade II* listed building.

It plans to create a new community room, and said the money would help support the services it provides to people in need.

The money has been allocated from Levelling Up funds.

The Reverend Val Ogden told BBC Radio Lincolnshire: "We need to do things like doors and floors and walls.

"We had damp problems to fix. We needed to refurbish one of the upper rooms that's underused at the moment, which will be for community space."

The church provides services including community meals and a warm space during cold weather.

The church said in a statement: "This investment ensures the long-term future of a cherished community space that serves people across the town and the borough."

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