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Events such as Firthmoor Live could receive funding A PILOT project aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of residents and improve environments by pumping public money into small-scale community initiatives could be extended in future if it proves successful. Darlington Borough Council’s leading members are set to approve giving each of its elected councillors £1,000 to spend on grass roots schemes, with an ambition to bring communities together and make them more resilient, vibrant and stronger. It has been suggested the Stronger Communities Fund could be used to support non-profit groups with rent or events, help people to excel in sport or education, provide equipment for those in need of support and contribute to facilities such as a park bench or play equipment.