AFTER months of uncertainty, the future of Development of the Arts in Northwich seems to be secure.

DAN suffered a financial blow earlier this year when Northwich Town Council withdrew its funding, citing a failure on DAN's part to submit account information.

Its future looked bleak as the main funding body, the Arts Council England North West, stated its £24,444 annual contribution was dependent on a partnership with the council. Now the fund has been unofficially reinstated.

Nick Hughes, DAN director, said: 'We are absolutely delighted. It means we will still be here next year, back to full strength.'