Community groups in Melbourn have received "vital" support from the Co-op Local Community Fund.

More than £3,193.63 has been shared in and around the area, including £1,579 for Melbourn Action Community Support and £1,614 for Melbourn Community Hub Management Group.

Melbourn Action Community Support is based at Vicarage Close Community Centre and describes itself as "a community group for anyone in need of support".

Meanwhile Melbourn Community Hub offers a café and community library, and provides a base for counselling, COVID-19 vaccinations, Citizens Advice walk-in sessions and various clubs and societies.

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Rebecca Birkbeck, director of community and member participation at Co-op, said: "Co-op members have a say on where they would like to see the support given in order to make a difference locally, and our Local Community Fund works to promote healthy, strong and viable communities. 

"We are delighted that as a direct result of our members shopping with us, causes in towns, villages and cities across the UK will be celebrating receiving critical funding. 

"We know things are increasingly tough for communities - this funding will help them with delivering the services and support that their community needs and create a real and tangible difference to local lives."