A NORTH Yorkshire village hall has secured a £50,000 funding boost.

Scotton, near Knaresborough, received the grant from the Biffa Award to undertake necessary insulation work.

Built in 1977, the project includes the installation of a new roof, double glazed internal doors and redecoration.

The facility caters for the local church, schools plus exercise and dance groups but recent users have complained about uncomfortable summer and winter temperatures in the hall, leading to several cancellations. Manager Stephen Barnes hopes the project will encourage further usage.