A chance to have your say on £20m fund to help improve residents' lives

Washington residents are being given the chance to have their say on how an allocated funding pot of £20million can be best spent on improving life in the new town.

- by Neil Fatkin

There is £20million of Government funding for the Washington Plan for Neighbourhoods.

The funding is earmarked for where there is the greatest need and is focused on three priorities: building thriving places, strengthening communities, and putting residents at the heart of decision-making.

A series of events are being rolled out over the summer and autumn with the target of reaching as many Washington residents as possible.

The new Washington Plan for Neighbourhoods Board will also be out and about gathering insight from residents during events and working closely with the voluntary sector and community groups.

Board members have highlighted how input from residents is "crucial to inform how the £20million investment can be used to help bring physical and environmental improvements".