Slough Borough Council announced a new £250,000 grant fund on February 18, 2026, to help local groups improve parks and public spaces across Slough, Berkshire.
Registered charities and community groups can now bid for a share of the money to pay for projects such as street planting and better neighbourhood green spaces. The initiative is being coordinated with support from Slough CVS, the primary partner for the town’s charitable sector, to encourage community-led improvements to local outdoor areas.
The announcement comes as the town prepares its budget for the 2026/27 period. While final departmental totals are currently being reviewed, the council’s previous year’s allocation for regeneration and environment services was over £21 million, and the new draft budget includes further investment in housing demand and environmental transformation. Councillor Gurcharan Singh Manku, the lead member for environment, is overseeing these efforts to improve the local surroundings for everyone in the town.
This new funding is part of a wider plan by Council Leader Councillor Dexter Smith to transform how the local authority works. While government intervention at the council is set to continue until November 30, 2026, officials are focusing on these community-run projects to meet local environmental goals.
Local organisations can find more details about the application process on the council website. These grants aim to make a visible difference to the town’s streets and public gardens throughout the coming year.
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