What is the scheme for?
The Empowering Councillors and Communities Scheme is a scheme which grants £7000 per year to each of Northamptonshire County Council’s 73 councillors to spend within their electoral division.
Funding for local people and the community
Councillors can fund large or small schemes of benefit to local people and the local community. For example, your councillor could give money towards:
- new playground equipment for a local park
- a disabled access ramp for a community centre
- or even pay for coach hire for a day out for elderly residents
Councillors can roll their money forward for up to 4 years if they wish to fund larger projects. They can also match fund projects with other councillors and organisations.
How do you apply for funding?
You can apply for funding through your County Councillor if you are an organisation with its own bank account and which is a not for dividend organisation or business.
Examples of organisations eligible for funding are:
- Resident’s Associations
- Scout and Guide Groups
- Parish Councils
- Voluntary groups
- Charitable organisations
- Sports clubs
Contact your County Councillor
If you would like to contact your County Councillor you can find their details by using the link below:
More information about the scheme
For more information about the scheme, including up-to-date information on what your councillor has spent, please use the link below: