Cork County Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

The fund is designed to rejuvenate rural towns and villages and will focus on tackling vacancy and dereliction, as well as bringing additional footfall into town centres.

Supports will also be made available for outdoor projects such as new plazas, parks, playgrounds and green spaces along with funding for towns and villages that wish to develop their own farmer or artisan markets. Funding will be ring-fenced to support projects in the island communities.

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The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is administered through local authorities, who work with local communities and businesses to develop and implement proposals.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Frank O'Flynn said: "I am thrilled to announce the call for Expressions of Interest for this year's Town and Village Renewal Scheme. This initiative has brought remarkable transformations to our rural communities in the past. This year, we are particularly encouraging towns and villages who have not yet benefitted from the scheme to share your ideas and consider making a submission."

The closing date for receipt of forms is 4pm on Friday, 22 September.