1. Castlefields Project - Partnership Working and Funding Opportunities Mike Hasted North Wiltshire District Council

2. Location - Calne

3. The Beginning River Marden & Castlefields Study 1999 ‘Vision’ Group Establishment of charity – Castlefields Canal and River Association (CARP) CARP Steering Group

4. The Big Picture

5. Progress So Far Creation of a wildflower meadow Trim trail Nature trail Artwork – gates, bricks etc. Canal restoration Pocket Park Footpath improvements

8. Partners CARP North Wiltshire District Council - landowner Calne Town Council Bowood Estate – landowner Wilts & Berks Canal Trust Calne Artists Group Local Schools Individuals (landscape architect, river restoration expert)

9. How the Partnership Works Partnership supported by Council – Countryside & Open Space Strategy – Executive resolution Wider support – Calne community and, – Community Area Partnership support Steering Group – meets bi-monthly. NWDC & town council attend but volunteer led ‘Experts’ consulted as and when needed

10. Income Achieved To Date Area 5 Committee (NWDC) – £7,400 Calne Town Council – £50,000 People’s Places - £6,640 Awards for All - £10,000 People’s Millions Lottery – £68,600 Landfill Tax Credits - £19,350 Misc. - £15,265 Section 106 funding - £40,000 (so far)

11. Section 106 Sites

12. Castlefields Project - Partnership Working and Funding Opportunities www.calne-castlefieldspark.co.uk