7:30am Tuesday 31st August 2010
By Matt Watts
Residents can vote for what community projects benefit from £250,000 in funding.
Funding has been made available by Lambeth Council for four community projects, with £25,000, £50,000, £75,000 and £100,000 donations all up for grabs.
The town hall is asking residents to suggest which schemes should benefit.
Projects to benefit last year from the fund included Streatham Common, which was handed £125,000 for the restoration of two grass football pitches, £75,000 was allocated to build a new wet play area in Norwood Park, and £50,000 given to install exercise equipment in Brockwell Park.
More than 3,000 Lambeth residents voted for their preferred scheme.
Councillor Paul McGlone, Cabinet member for finance, said: “While the financial resources available to us have reduced, the council is keen to continue supporting those community projects that provide important services.
“This is a great opportunity to submit an idea that could transform or introduce a much needed facility or service to your area. If there is enough support for it from other residents, it will become a reality.”
The council suggested projects that could benefit include fixing the roof of a youth centre, buying tools for a gardening project, or funding a van for volunteers to do shopping trips for less mobile people in the community.
The projects proposed will be shortlisted before being put to the public to vote for one project from each category.
The closing date for submissions is September 30.
For more information on submitting a proposal call 0207 926 2583, email yourchoice@lambeth.gov.uk or visit lambeth.gov.uk/yourchoice.
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