Meridian (East) Projects

Meridian East transmits to 2.8 million people living in towns and villages across Kent and parts of East and West Sussex.

Over the past five years of the People’s Millions competition we have seen some great projects in the region, new community gardens come into being, facilities at village halls upgraded, new play facilities installed and even a toboggan slope!

Cool 2B Fit

The project will encourage young people to be more active, through fun exercise. The grant will be used to create a fully inclusive dedicated toboggan slope and a young people's gym . The group will also start an after school club for children who do not take part in school sports. The main target groups are under 16's who are overweight: at risk of offending or who have special needs. The number of beneficiaries are estimated at 500.

Herne Bay Little Theatre

The project will make improvements to the local theatre by refurbishing the site and installing a disabled toilet block and improve access for those in wheelchairs. An induction loop system and air conditioning will also be installed. These changes will provide much more comfort to service users, especially the elderly, the visually and hearing impaired. A total of 3,000 people will benefit.

Access for Everyone at Bearsted Woodland Trust

The project will create a pathway and mobility scooter for use through a newly acquired area of land. The footpath will allow access for the whole community including those with mobility difficulties. Currently the area is unsuitable for wheelchair users, those with restricted mobility and families with pushchairs. The organisation have stated that 8,000 local people will benefit.

The Herne Bay Cultural Trail

The project will create a cultural trail in Herne Bay, linking the town, park, and sea front. The trail will have murals and statues, and will be supported by a brochure, website, and signage. The group have estimated the number of beneficiaries as 62,000.

Sunlight Development Trust

The project will aim to transform a poorly used room in the local community centre to a resource that can be used as a pain clinic, youth drop in and community advice centre. the project will benefit approximately 700 people.