The grants, totalling £10,000, will be used to support the organisations’ ongoing work and development. FACT, which provides transport services for people with disabilities and the elderly, will receive £5,000. This funding will be used to purchase new vehicles and improve the existing fleet. The Friends of March Railway Station, a group dedicated to restoring and maintaining the station, will receive £5,000. This funding will be used to purchase new signage and improve the station’s overall appearance.

The event was a free community event, but the council is now considering charging a small fee for future events. This decision has been met with mixed reactions. Some residents are happy to pay a small fee for access to the events, while others are concerned about the potential impact on participation. The council is currently exploring different options for charging, including a tiered system, where different levels of access are offered at varying prices. The council is also considering a system where attendees are charged a flat fee for the entire event, regardless of the number of activities they participate in.

**1. “Both of these are absolutely worth it.”**

This statement suggests that the councillor is advocating for two specific organizations, implying that they are both valuable and deserving of support.