Several new community grants have been announced by South Kesteven District Council, which allocates funds through its Ward Member Grant Scheme.

Coun Penny Milnes (Loveden Heath) donated £300 for a local face coverings project.

Caythorpe Parish Council Chairman Coun Neil Fritzsche said: "The parish has around 1,800 residents and as a parish council we have agreed to provide a face covering for any parishioner that requests one to help them meet the requirement to wear one on public transport and at local facilities.

"We have provided 550 so far at a cost of £1.25 per mask and we're aiming to be in a position to supply one to every resident if they wish to take up the offer."

Coun Milnes said: "This unusual and innovative project is a way to show support to people in the parish through these strange times. I was pleased to have the opportunity to be able to help residents who find themselves in an unusual and challenging situation."

Isaac Newton Ward councillors David Bellamy (£500) and Bob Adams (£250) are contributing to a project to replace furniture at North Witham Village Hall.

Village Hall Chair Jane Hawksworth said: "The furniture is tired, mismatched and heavy, and includes old-fashioned trestles which are difficult to move around, as well as old uncomfortable chairs. We'd like to bring some practical, comfortable, appealing and flexible furniture in to improve things for the community."

Coun Bellamy said: "The hall serves an immediate rural community of 60 houses but also draws people from surrounding villages. It provides a hub for the community centred around social events such as barbecues, murder mystery events, new year and Hallowe'en parties, so this improvement will make a real difference."

Coun Adams added: "This improvement keeps the facilities up-to-date and will show that we all really care for the hall and the community that uses it."

How community groups can apply for funds under the scheme can be found here.