THREE local projects are set to benefit from the Community Initiative Fund.

The Council Board has approved awards totalling £1,690.

Crewe FC will receive £1,000 to extend their coaching schemes for youngsters, start a girl's football team and provide support for the Youth Football Association League.

A public evening of scientific entertainment, entitled Set Up Science, will be performed at the Danebank Theatre, South Cheshire College, on March 16 thanks to the Fund's granting of a £190 award.

Marshfield Greenwatch Group is developing an area of land to the rear of the Marshfield Bank Business Park into a community wildlife area.

An award of £500 will assist tree and wild flower planting along with the construction of a viewing platform.

For more details on the Community Initiative Fund or to see if it can help your community, call Pat Stephens on 01270 537235 or email pat.stephens@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk