NOVEMBER 2012
Children find out how democracy works
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Community groups urged to apply for grants COMMUNITY groups in parishes across the Borough are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Borough Council’s Parish and Community Initiative Fund before applications close in February.
CHILDREN and young people from 12 primary schools in Hinckley & Bosworth found out how local democracy works during a special event that was held in October. The Borough Council hosted an interactive session in the council chamber for 35 children, aged between 8 and 12 years old, as part of Local Democracy Week.
A group of youngsters take part in one of the exercises. and were given the opportunity for debate and also to vote on issues that affect them. The results will be used to help plan other work with children aged from 5 to 11 years. Along with the children were 19 teachers and support staff, who all took a work-pack away with them to use at school with the children who were unable to attend.
Grants totalling £100,000 per year are awarded to support community projects in the parished areas of the borough. These grants fund a wide variety of projects such as play areas, community buildings, new pathways, heritage trails, and sports facilities. Grants for 2013/14 will be provided on the following basis: • projects must be within a parished area of the borough • maximum of £10,000 per parish area • maximum of £10,000 per project • maximum of 50 per cent of total project costs funded • all works must be completed within the financial year • projects must demonstrate that they meet the council’s corporate aims and that they are of community benefit Applications forms, guidance notes and general information are automatically sent to parish and town councils and to community groups that have applied in the past. For further copies, or for more information, please contact the Green Spaces Team on 01455 255707 or email GreenSpaces@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Waddo’s Upbeatles are doing their bit for Thornton’s Club appeal They had the chance to talk to councillors, meet the mayor and do various exercises including a jigsaw about the different levels of democracy and an exercise to discuss what they think the perfect councillor should be like. The ideas and suggestions were very interesting and will be shared with other councillors. The children were told all about how the council operates, what voting is
Rebecca Ball, Children and Young People’s Strategic Co-ordinator, said: “It’s great that the borough embraced Local Democracy Week, capturing the voice of 5-11 year olds. It was a good way to engage this age group and inform them of what democracy is and how this impacts locally. ” At the end of the event all the children were presented with a certificate and book.
Tony Wadsworth’s upbeatles are playing at The Club in Thornton on Sat 10th November, starting at 8pm. This event is to raise awareness - and much-needed funds - for the “Save Our Club” project. Admission is £5 - pay at the door Tel Karen for more details on 01530 230631.
Please join us for a festive buffet lunch at
WOW
135 Main St. Stanton
Tuesday 4th December from 12pm Call 07886258142
A small donation of £2.50pp is suggested
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