Funding for refurbishment of War Memorials

Members of The Highland Council’s Finance Housing and Resources Committee have agreed to provide up £200,000 over the next four years to support the refurbishment of Highland war memorials in recognition of the centenary of the start of World War I.

The funding of £50,000 per year will allow the Council to make bids for additional funding of £110,000 from external sources, including the Scottish Government’s Centenary Memorial Restoration Fund to repair and refurbishment 175 war memorials for which the Council has responsibility.

It was agreed that If the Council was not successful in securing funding from the Scottish Government, it would consider meeting the shortfall of £110,000.

The following significant criteria apply to Centenary Memorial Restoration Fund grant applications: