A wide partnership in the Nene Valley is bidding for a Heritage Lottery Fund landscape partnership scheme grant.

If the bid succeeds, we could receive a grant of several hundred thousand pounds over several years to involve local people in projects for environmental enhancements, access to the countryside and heritage assets.

The more we can demonstrate that the bid has been shaped with the input of local communities and that it has your support, the stronger the bid will be and the more likely we are to succeed.

We would really welcome your contributions; there are only 3 questions!

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This map shows the main area of interest. Please bear this in mind when responding to the next question.

This map shows the main area of interest. Please bear this in mind when responding to the next question.

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* 1. With reference to the broad area shown on the map, to parts of the area, or to specific sites, please comment on:

The organisations working on the HLF bid have developed a ‘vision’ – this is a statement that outlines what we hope can be achieved by the HLF programme.

“As a result of HLF funding we will secure the future of the Valley as a place of enjoyment, excitement, and inspiration, where agriculture, modern industry, heritage, wildlife and recreation reside harmoniously for centuries to come.

This means that:
• Newly created communities will embrace the river and learn about what makes the area unique
• Opportunities to explore the Nene Valley on foot and by bike will be improved
• The character of the Nene Valley will be enhanced through the protection and restoration of iconic features such as hay meadows, river navigation structures, and industrial sites/structures
• The history of the area will be more visible through careful use of interpretation, activities and events.”

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* 2. What is your level of agreement with this vision?

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* 3. Would you like to be involved in this project? Please choose up to 3 ways of becoming involved.

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* 4. If you would like to remain involved in the project in any of the ways listed above, please provide your contact details. These details will only be used to contact you about further activities associated with the HLF funding bid or delivery.

Thank you for your time!

Your input will be used to shape the content of the bid, including the design of specific projects for which funding will be sought. It will also help us show HLF that we are committed to engaging local people in our proposals and the delivery of our work.

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