The Community Decision event for the Grand Choice participatory budgeting initiative in Downshire East was held on Saturday 14 January at Legacurry Presbyterian Church Hall, 249 Upper Ballynahinch Road, Lisburn.
Over 1,000 members of the local community came along to show their support and vote for the 10 local projects they would like to see receive up to £1,000. There is a total £15,000 available under Grand Choice in Downshire East.
Each successful project is linked to the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Give.
Grand Choice Winners
Organisation | Amount Awarded |
Carr Primary School PTA | £1,000 |
Anahilt Primary School | £1,000 |
Dromara Connect | £1,000 |
1st Anahilt Scout Group | £1,000 |
Anahilt LOL 752 | £1,000 |
Drumbo Men's Shed | £1,000 |
Drumbeg Parish Club | £1,000 |
Ballynahinch Uniform Zone | £1,000 |
Anahilt Primary School PTA | £1,000 |
Anahilt Primary School Breakfast Club | £1,000 |
Bailies Mills Senior Accordion Band | £1,000 |
Carr Primary School | £1,000 |
Bailies Mills Junior Accordion Band | £1,000 |
Anahilt & Magheraconlune CA | £1,000 |
Dromara Community Association | £1,000 |