Community invited to choose who receives up to £50,000 to help Moray reach Just Transition via Participatory Budgeting at Elgin Town Hall
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THE community is being invited to choose which local environmental project should benefit from government funding.
Attendees of the Just Transition Participatory Budgeting (JTPB) Fund voting and marketplace event from 11am to 2pm at Elgin Town Hall on Friday, September 29 will be asked to select a favourite from applicants aiming to make Moray a greener region.
Sandra Maclennan is a member of the fund’s administration team, Money for Moray.
She said: “The event will provide an opportunity to hear about local projects and make an informed choice for voting.
“JTPB has two priorities: social enhancement and reducing carbon.
“Which projects do you think will help realise these?”
In 2022, ReBOOT and Forres Area Community Trust won funding for a van and insulation for the town hall - Moray Waste Busters also got money for a new delivery vehicle and Transition Town Forres was backed for a composting project.
This year, Morayvia is looking for support for an energy saving proposal, Forres Friends of Woods and Fields for a social hub, and St John’s Church for a robot mower.
Up to £50,000 is available to each project.
The Scottish Government is aiming for a 75 per cent reduction in harmful emissions like carbon dioxide by 2030 and 100 per cent reduction by 2045.
JTPB is funding projects that match local needs and priorities.
Mrs Maclennan said: “The voting will open at Elgin Town Hall on Friday. Applicants will set up stalls to showcase their projects and advice will be offered about how to gather votes.
“Voting online will be available with help if needed - paper votes will also be available.”
For more information see www.jtpbfund.scot
