Haydon Wick Parish Council successfully develops community participatory budget project.
Following the success of last year’s Community Choices programme of ‘Reducing Isolation & Loneliness’, the Council resolved to continue the participatory budget project scheme again this year.
The scheme is designed for the community to decide what it would like the Council to spend this budget on and residents of Haydon Wick had the opportunity to vote on which two projects they would like to see the Council deliver in the financial year 2023 – 24.
The participatory budget was a first of its kind for Haydon Wick in 2022 – 23 and last year’s events included Food & Quiz Nights, BEST Be A Better You Boxing Camps, Community Yoga sessions, Toddler Soft Play sessions, Wellie Walks around Mouldon Hill, Skate Jams, Childrens Toy & Clothes Sale, Christmas Activities and Over 60s Meals and Bus Trips.
One of the residents who voted had this to say:
“The previous programme has been excellent and captured a variety of ideas. I look forward to what the Council is able to bring to the community in 2023/24.”
The options for this year, chosen by the community, were:
- Baby/toddler group: To establish a carer and baby/toddler group
- Youth: to deliver a series of inclusive youth community activities
- Event for all: a community event for Haydon Wick
- Outdoor gym: to purchase and install an outdoor community gym
- Reducing isolation: community programme to create opportunities to reduce isolation within the community.
Voting closed on Tuesday 4th April 2023, and the two most popular projects were reducing isolation and youth. The Council will be developing a schedule of events focussing on these two priorities.
All events will be advertised on our social media and programme leaflets delivered through doors, so keep an eye out for further information.
If you have any ideas for future events, please contact events@haydonwick.gov.uk
