Community boards across North Lanarkshire have the opportunity to implement policies that match with local priorities, and Coatbridge board may consider the funding of Christmas lights in 2021. Stationery printers can receive a lift when the economy prospers, especially if growth has a local element.
Councillors have been working together so that community boards and several other partners have been kept in the loop. The government of Scotland suggests that around 1% of a council budget should be allocated to projects determined by local voices. Agnes Magowan, a councillor, told the Daily Record:
“I’m a huge supporter of community empowerment and I’m delighted that it’s recognised in the motion for some of the community grant and participatory budget to be spent on erecting lights and Christmas trees in our communities in 2021 and beyond.”
Acknowledging that 2020 had been a difficult year for many people, Magowen expressed gratitude to organisations that have provided support to communities affected by budget cuts. These groups had delivered some Christmas lighting in the absence of resources from local government.
Councillor Trevor Douglas indicated that festive lights are relatively inexpensive when considered alongside other parts of the budget of a local authority. Douglas is a fan of participatory budgeting because it should allow community groups to have their say.
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