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Leicestershire County Council
Community Forum Budgets 2012/13

Introduction

Leicestershire County Council has made available £320,000 per year for local communities to invest in local improvement of their choice.

The Community Forum Budgets process will empower communities to play a role in decision making, in line with Big Society aspirations, by allowing communities to put forward project ideas for which they are seeking funding, comment on these project proposals, and have a key role in choosing which projects are supported.

We are inviting local groups and people interested in their area to get in touch and apply for this funding.

The funding will be made available through the 25 Community Forums. The budget available to each Community Forum depends on its population size - see table below:

Population

Annual Budget

No of forums

Less than 15,000

£10,000

5

15,000 to 30,000

£12,500

13

More than 30,000

£15,000

7

If you are unsure of your Community Forum area, please see the map below or use the Quick Forum Finder:

Find your Community Forum

How can I get involved?

A vital part of the Community Forum Budget process is that everyone has an opportunity to contribute, whether by submitting a project, making comments on proposals, volunteering to assist in the development or delivery of a project or by voting for your favourite projects.

Please go to your local Community Forum Budget web page to see how you can get involved:

 YOUR IDEAS: Apply now! Put forward a project to improve your local area.
 YOUR VOICE: View and Comment on all projects Online. All projects will be made available online for you to view and comment on.
 YOUR CHOICE: Discuss and vote for your favourite projects at the local Decision Night by booking a free space.
 Please Promote the Community Forum Budget process to voluntary and community groups in your Community Forum area.

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