Councillors in Frodsham and Helsby have donated more than £15,000 to community groups in the last two years

COMMUNITY groups in Frodsham and Helsby have received more than £15,000 in grants over the past two years.

At a time of extensive cuts, at least £18,200 has been donated to projects in the community, by Cheshire West and Cheshire Councillors, Andrew Dawson, Les Ford and Mark Ingram, from their Community Grants fund.

Helsby Community Sports Club benefited from a £12,000 hand-out, which enabled them to employ a development officer, and struggling Frodsham Youth Association gained £3,000 for essential refurbishment work after the removal of asbestos.

Since CWaC's creation in 2009 at least 20 community-lead groups have benefited from the grants, including:

Frodsham and Helsby Rotary Club, who receive £1,500 for motor show publicity and £430 to support their festival in the park.

Castle Park Bowling Club who gained £350 for bowling for the disabled.

Frodsham Leisure Centre gained £1,180 for a public access defibrillator.

And Helsby Hillside Primary School gained £1,000 for new equipment to support their band and choir.