Contact your councillor for cash!

If you think your area could be improved, contact your local councillor - each one has £2,000 to spend on projects through the Ward Improvement Initiative Scheme (WIIS).

WIIS is in its second year and amendments have been made to the scheme to improve the application process and strengthen the overall effectiveness of it. 

Leader of the Council Morris Bright said: "The scheme was created to empower ward members and their residents so that cash can be spent on projects put forward by the community.

"The first year went well with many projects being supported such as outdoor exercise equipment at Parkfields in Elstree, new benches at King George V park in Bushey and equipment for a 60-plus club in Potters Bar." 

Tweaks have been made to the administration process and a percentage of the requested amount will now be included as a contingency where necessary.  A list of supported projects with a tally of what has been spent so far this year will be published on the council's website.

Councillor Morris Bright added: "The scheme encourages ward members to work with their communities so projects for the common good of our communities can be funded.  Two neighbouring wards can also make a joint bid for funding and this is encouraged, particularly when the proposed project will deliver community benefits across both wards."

If you would like to have a scheme considered, contact your local councillor.  To find out who your local councillor is visit www.hertsmere.gov.uk/findmycllr or call 020 8207 7558.