Grants of up to £2k for WW2 memorial events

Communities can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to mark the end of World War Two.

South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) said it will give out the money to mark the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory in Japan (VJ) Day.

The funding comes from the Commemorative Events Scheme Fund and will help fund street parties and beacon lightings, the authority said.

Events must take place within one week of either VE Day (before or after 8 May) or VJ Day (before or after 15 August) to qualify.

The funding supports a national programme to remember the end of World War Two.

Councillor Phil Dilks, SKDC cabinet member for armed forces, said: "These are incredibly important anniversaries for us all to mark and remember their significance for our peace and freedom.

"I am delighted that we can support communities to stage their own events."

Communities can apply for VE Day events up until 14 April and until 21 July for VJ Day events.

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