We have supported a district farm with funding for equipment that will help improve rural track maintenance.
Hollywell Farm Agricultural Ltd was awarded £9,800 through a grant from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) and purchased a heavy-duty road roller and trailer.
They will enable more efficient grading and upkeep of tracks used daily by agricultural vehicles, livestock operations and equestrian facilities.
Safety, accessibility and long-term sustainability will also be improved across the farm’s land and associated rural pathways.
Councillor Janice Silvester-Hall, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Visitor Economy, Ecology & Climate Change, said:
“It’s great to see how the Rural Fund is helping Hollywell Farm and other businesses in the Lichfield District.
“This investment is helping them to innovate, create new opportunities, improve the environment and contribute to the strength and diversity of our district’s rural communities.
“Rural businesses are a vital part of our local economy, and these grants are about helping them grow, create jobs and thrive.”
The REPF forms a key part of the council’s broader Lichfield 2050 strategy, supporting its vision for prosperous, resilient communities which encourage entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable growth.
Adrian Smekss, owner of Hollywell Farm Agricultural Ltd said:
“We would like to thank Lichfield District Council and the Rural Fund for helping us with our road grading venture.
“They have supplied funding for a road roller to help us with the grading work we carry out on porous roads and farm and stable tracks. It’s going to be a great help to our business.”