Community groups in Liverpool are being invited to bid for cash to fund projects that benefit their community. Liverpool City Council has made available £180,000 to support community initiatives which contribute to the well being of residents in 20 wards in the City. Councillor Marilyn Fielding, Liverpool’s executive member for Neighbourhood Services, said: “I am delighted that local ward councillors will have an opportunity to award grants to local groups which can make a big difference to the quality of life in their areas.We expect the scheme to be extremely popular so we will give priority to those bids which are as inclusive as possible and have long-lasting benefits for the community.” The council hopes the grants will help more local people engage with local councillors and neighbourhood committees when they see immediate tangible results. The Fund called ‘The Councillors’ Community Initiative Fund’ (CCIF) aims to be a fast track scheme with as little time as possible between application and decision.

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17 June 2008
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