1. Community Forum Budgets Lutterworth, Broughton Astley & Rural West Community Forum 2012/2013

3. Update of projects funded 2012 Lutterworth, B. Astley, Rural West Project NameVoting Results Funding Request ed Project Status Priority Projects Arnesby Village Hall - Trolley, tables, chairs 56%£1325 Provisionally Allocated Getting Lutterworth Growing 44%£593 Provisionally Allocated Theddingworth - Play Area 39%£5000 Provisionally Allocated Family Support Group, Lutterworth 33%£1,307 Provisionally Allocated Small Grants Fund33%£4000 Provisionally Allocated Hire of Thermal Imaging Camera 33%£450 Provisionally Allocated Total (out of £ 15,000)£12,675 Total remaining£ 2,325 Reserve Project Little Rainbows - garden for 2 year olds 28%£7,200 P. allocated £ 2,325 Other Projects Husbands Bosworth Village Trail leaflet 22%£400 Can apply to Lutterworth

4. Cash for your Community - £15,000 3 ways to take get involved:  Apply for funding by putting a project idea forward  View and comment on projects on line  Register to attend and Vote for your favourite projects

5. Eligibility The following organisations / bodies will be eligible for Community Forum Budget funding: Voluntary & Community Sector organisations constituted local groups and charities (including social enterprises, but excluding political groups) Parish Councils, Local Authorities and other statutory agencies The Leicestershire Sustainable Community Strategy priorities are: Supporting Individuals and families Delivering effective services Protecting our environment Improving our communities Enhancing children’s lives Developing our economy

6. Criteria Funding for new or existing projects… APPROPRIATE -not duplicate existing services -provide value for money - link to priorities of the Leicestershire Sustainable Community Strategy & Big Society aspirations FEASIBLE Led by an eligible organisation /body that is able to deliver the project by March 2013 SUSTAINABLE Projects need to provide some lasting or longer term benefits for the area (or part of it).

7. Outline of the Process Stage 1Submission of Project Proposals Deadline: Lutterworth, Broughton Astley & Rural West: Thursday 26 th April 2012 Stage 2Inviting comments on the project proposals From: Friday 27 th April 2012 www.leicestershireforums.org/cfb Stage 3 Community Forum Budget Decision Night: 17 th May 2012 (6.00 - 9pm) NB: Booking is ESSENTIAL and starts on Friday 27 th April 2012 Stage 4Final project approval & project delivery September 2012 to March 31 st 2013

8. Key differences in process Criteria Maximum amount funded per project: £ 5,000 Only one proposal per group per forum. Decision Night Format of evening has changed to enable more interaction between delegates. Prioritisation will still happen through voting by delegates, but - 4 spaces reserved for each Project (was 2 spaces) - Additional spaces will be available by pre-registration only & will be open to all local residents on a first come, first served basis. Expert Panel A panel of officers from a range of partners will provide feedback on each project at the Decision Night.

9. Contact Details More information on website: www.leicestershireforums.org/cfb www.leicestershireforums.org/cfb Email: Leicestershireforums@leics.gov.uk Leicestershireforums@leics.gov.uk Dedicated Information Line: 0116 305 7034