The RCC Annual Community Engagement Seminar will take place at County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester on the evening of March 4th at 7.00pm. Delegates are invited to attend from 6.00pm when a light buffet will be available in the members lounge where there will also be an opportunity to view a wide range of displays.
The event which will be held in the Sparkenhoe Suite will include a number of new projects and initiatives from around the districts with presentations on Affordable Housing, Community Buildings, Community Climate Change Initiatives, Inspire Leicestershire Rural Business Grants, Quality Parish Councils and Local Community Initiatives. A full programme will be available shortly.
Come along and meet the new RCC staff and find out how they may be able to help you with projects in your area. From funding opportunities to advice on community buildings and play areas or the latest climate change initiatives there will be lots to find out.
Places will be limited, so early booking is essential (no more than 2 people per organisation)
To book a place or for further information please contact Diana Cook 0116 2689706 dcook@ruralcc.org.uk
The RCC is indebted to Leicestershire Rural Partnership and Leicestershire County Council for their support and help in presenting this seminar.

The Rural Action Plan takes into account of recent economic changes and focuses on four new priorities areas:

• Sustainable and Inclusive Communities (Including Housing)
• A Thriving Rural Economy
• Quality Services Accessible to All
• High Quality Rural Environment

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Help for Community Groups in Blaby District

Does your community group need some funding to expand or develop its activities? If you are a voluntary or ‘not for profit’ community group in Blaby District you may be eligible to apply for a Blaby District Council (BDC) community grant. The final application deadline for 2009/10 is fast approaching. Community Action Blaby District administers the grants programme on behalf of the council and three different schemes are available, with funding available for up to £200, £500 and £5,000.
The grant programme aims to support a wide range of community groups. Last quarter, 20 groups shared over £33,000 in funding. Grants were given for projects including refurbishment of a multi-use games area; payment for a weekly exercise facilitator; building refurbishments; start-up costs for a mums and tots group; putting on a village show and many more. Priority is given to schemes that develop new activities within the community, and groups that have not received a grant within the last three years.
Applications for BDC grants are accepted quarterly and the next deadline is 26 February 2010. For more information, or to request an application packet, please contact the Community Support Organiser at Community Action on 0116 2727669 or email community@cabd.org.uk
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