Cornwall Council grants confirmed for projects for young people

A play area in Perranworthal has been transformed by the funding

Accessible play areas, nurseries and skate parks are among the projects across Cornwall to share almost £1.8m in grants from the council.

Cornwall Council has announced funding for 26 projects to benefit young people across the county.

The grants will help provide a range of facilities for children, including sports pitches, sensory rooms and accessible sailing.

This is the third round of grants from the Community Infrastructure Levy Fund.

Olly Monk, Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for housing and planning, said: "The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allows us to raise funds from new developments and pass this on to community projects making a real difference.

"With this funding we are able to support many worthwhile schemes and organisations working to improve facilities and access to opportunities."

Between 15% and 25% of the payments go to the town or parish council where the development has taken place.

The remainder is used to deliver infrastructure projects to help alleviate the wider impact of development.

Applicants needed to show local need and community support for their project and demonstrate how the projects would directly support children and young people in their area.