Keynsham s106 programme

As part of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s agreement with the developer of the new Tesco superstore in Keynsham, the sum of £240,000 has been made available for ‘the provision and/or improvement of community facilities within the town of Keynsham.’

Bath & North East Somerset Council, in partnership with Keynsham Town Council, is asking the community and local organisations for new and original ideas and project proposals to provide or improve community facilities within the town of Keynsham.

Funding will be invested in projects that demonstrate best use and will have the biggest impact for Keynsham.

We are looking for projects with a capital value of over £80,000. The funding available is between £80,000 and £240,000. There may be several small investments or one large investment made. 

We are not asking for bids for the money at this stage in the process, just an outline of the project idea.

A one day event will be held in May when Keynsham Communities will be invited to come along and vote for the project that they think will have the best outcome for Keynsham.

The final decision will be made by Bath and North East Somerset Council Planning Service, in liaison with the Developer and with regard to recommendations of the Section 106 Programme Working Party reporting to Keynsham Town Council.

The projects must only concern capital expenditure, that is, money for things such as land, buildings (either new ones or improvements to existing ones), machinery, IT equipment, office equipment and vehicles. The money cannot be used for revenue costs, that is, items such as salaries, expenses, travel costs, refreshments and fuel.

If you have a project which at least £80,000 of the money will be used to improve community facilities in Keynsham, please contact us.  There is a form on the Council’s web site: go to http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/k106p. Please use this form to let the Council have details of your project idea.

f you do not have internet access, and you would like more details of the grant scheme sent to you, or wish to discuss this opportunity then please contact the Funding and Programmes Team on 01225 477278/477669, or email k106p@bathnes.gov.uk .