RESIDENTS on a Southampton estate will this weekend get to have a say on how they want to see £75,000 spent on their community.
NHS Southampton City has put up the cash to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in Thornhill.
For the fourth year running residents will get to vote on ideas that they think will most benefit them.
Not-for-profit organisations and community groups were earlier this year invited to submit ideas for suitable projects, including dance classes, football groups and a service that offers debt and benefit advice.
Seventeen applicants will pitch for cash at an open event at Thornhill Baptist Church tomorrow held by Southampton City Council, known as Your Health, Your Community, Your Vote.
NHS Southampton City public health director Dr Andrew Mortimore said: “This ongoing investment and improvement programme has made a real positive impact in recent years and this latest funding will provide people with another fantastic opportunity to get involved and help to benefit the local community.”
Councillor Ivan White, Cabinet member for adult social care, said: “This event is a great way of bringing the community together so that they can have their say about what they want for Thornhill – it will also be fun.”
Since it began in 2008, around 200 Thornhill residents have helped choose how they want health funding spent locally.
NHS Southampton City has allocated more than £200,000 to 49 initiatives under the Thornhill Plus You scheme.
There will be free refreshments and a prize draw for residents attending. Transport is available but must be booked. For details or to book transport call Sharon Price on 023 8091 5208.
