THE Big Local is asking residents of Church Hill to share their views on how they think the recently awarded £1 million Big Local grant should be spent to improve their area.
Cate Rose, a community engagement officer working with Church Hill Big Local said it was vitally important that the decision on how this money is spent comes from local residents.
She added: “Our online survey is really quick, and we want as many people as possible who live and work in Church Hill to complete it.”
The survey is available at www.surveymonkey.com/s/R3G3B6C or through the organisation’s new website.
If people prefer, they can give their views over the phone by calling Cate Rose on 07577 475331. Or they can visit her, Gail or Alex from the Big Local at The Way Cafe, St Andrew’s Church in Church Hill on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 10am-2pm.
Church Hill Big Local, has launched its own dedicated website, where residents can view news about the project as well as an events calendar, useful links, contact information and a picture gallery. This can be found at www.chbiglocal.org.
Users of Facebook and Twitter can also share their ideas and keep up-to-date with the group’s work by visiting www.Facebook.com/Churchhillbl or through twitter @Churchhillbl
Church Hill Big Local is also pleased to announce its new community grant scheme. Any individual, group or organisation can apply for a grant up to the value of £500 for projects that improve the quality of life for Church Hill residents. The grant scheme will be running until September 2.
Application forms and eligibility criteria are available from the website or calling the above number.
Church Hill Community Grants Scheme is administered by Church Hill Big Local Interim Steering Group, a small group of residents working with the community to steer the investment of Big Local money into Church Hill.
Big Local is an opportunity for residents in 150 areas around England to use at least £1 million to make a lasting positive difference to their communities.
Big Local is being run by Local Trust, which is working with over £200 million from the Big Lottery Fund and a range of partners
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