Community Chest

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is leading the way for local, councillor-led engagement and improvement with an innovative new scheme.

The Community Chest will enable ward councillors to consult with their communities and local groups to identify small improvements they would like to see made in their neighbourhoods.

Councillors will, following consultation, set out a list of priorities for improvement. This Ward Improvement Plan will form the basis of their submission for funding from the Community Chest.

Their priorities will then be assessed against published criteria to decide whether or not to award funding. Councillors will also be able to allocate funds for some smaller projects themselves.

For the full story read the press release.