Communities and localities

Information about where you live and how we work with communities on local issues and projects. How to apply for grants and funding for community projects

We work closely with communities, councillors and volunteer groups to deliver projects in your local area.

Locality boards

Our locality boards promote close working with our communities. They make sure that local voices are heard when we develop our services and policies.

We have support teams that work with residents and community groups on issues that are important to their  area.

Contact our teams in:

Community fund

Grant funding is available for projects that demonstrate lasting community benefit.

Apply to the community fund

Community support

We offer support help and advice on a range of community issues including:

  • equality and diversity
  • community events
  • community safety
  • volunteering

Why you're going to a different website

As a new council we are in the process of adding information to this website. To give you the information you need some pages will link back to the old council websites.

About the council changes