10:00am Tuesday 5th May 2009
RESIDENTS in a Herefordshire village are being given money to spend on whatever they choose.
Parish councillors in Hampton Bishop have voted to let the 300 households decide how to collectively spend £500 set aside from their 2009/10 budget of £6,500.
It is believed to be the first time the process, called participatory budgeting, has been used by a small rural parish in the West Midlands.
A newsletter with suggestion slips will now be sent to residents.
“I’m looking forward to receiving a variety of ideas from members of our close-knit community,” said parish council chairman, Norman White.
“Whatever they choose to purchase this year will be honoured by the parish council, provided it is legal and possible.”
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