PROJECTS across the Tendring district have been awarded more than £100,000 in cash handouts.

Seven groups across the district applied for grants through Essex County Council’s Community Initiative Fund.

It total, £120,000 has been handed out to projects.

Little Clacton Village Hall and Harold Lilley Playing Field Trust got £15,000 to provide an artificial surface on a children’s playground.

Brightlingsea Town Council was awarded £10,000 to renew play equipment and The Great Estate of Bocking Elms Residents’ Association picked up £20,000 for furnishings and equipment and to get a new community centre up and running.

Alresford Village Hall Management Committee was awarded £20,000 for works to extend and improve the village hall.

Other grants included:  

- £19,000 for Great Bromley Parish Council to repair and replace play equipment at Hare Green recreation ground.

- £20,000 for Manningtree’s Hub drop-in centre.

- £16,000 for Mistley Cricket Club’s pavilion.