Resources
Funding mostly comes from the Parish Precept, as well as from other revenue streams that are put back into the community. For example, the Village Hall is rented and income is put back into running and maintenance costs. Advertising revenue from Village View, the community magazine, is put back into the magazine. Every now and then, the parish receives grants, for example to put a new ceiling in the village hall. When there are projects the Parish can’t afford, they look for grants.
Community involvement
Speaking with a representative of the Parish, they noted; “Communicating with people is a core part of how we function. Including at a Parish Council level (which can only have seven people at a time), there’s a gardening society, which has 55 members. In the last two years, we’ve worked with local pubs to do events. This is usually with 12 community members, but helpers also come out on the day and we get close to 50 volunteers. Same with Village View, our local magazine. There’s a small committee, but all people come and help. There are monthly council meetings, which are a public forum, and everyone is welcome to these. People know that they can call and email at anytime. We run events, and support local businesses. All the councillors live here so were very approachable”.
Who are the key stakeholders involved?
● Aylesbury Vale District Council
● John Evennett Associates, built original Royco theme