Test Valley village hall to be rebuilt with Government cash

Over Wallop Parish Council's got support from a Levelling Up Fund

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 26th Sep 2023

The village hall in Over Wallop is to be rebuilt, through £266,500 of Government funding.

The centre in the heart of the Test Valley has been described as 'dilapidated' - with the cash being used to 'create a sustainable sports facility and community hub for residents'.

The money's come from the Government's Community Ownership Fund, with £12.3 million given to 45 projects nationwide.

All of the schemes supported will be owned and run by local people for the benefit of others.

Jacob Young, Minister for Levelling Up, said:

“Our priority is to support communities and deliver opportunities right across the country, which is why we’re investing £12.3m to secure the future of cherished community institutions.

“These places – from pubs to historic railway lines – are the golden thread which run through our social fabric, and keeping them going is vital for supporting communities.”

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