Evesham New Homes Bonus

New Homes Bonus Consultation 2021 - Have your say

In this questionnaire you will see a brief description of the projects that are asking for New Homes Bonus funding. We are seeking your opinion on each project by grading them 1 - 5.

These projects have been put forward by organisations from within Evesham, and they were submitted as part of a process held earlier this year and late last year.

New Homes Bonus Facts and Figures

• The money is held and administered by Wychavon District Council and will only be handed over once certain criteria is met
• The government introduced the New Homes Bonus in April 2011
• The bonus was designed to ensure that the economic benefits of housing growth are returned to the councils and communities where that growth takes place
• For every new home built and occupied in Wychavon, and every long-term empty home brought back into use, the government gives Wychavon District Council (WDC) a non-ring fenced New Homes Bonus grant each year for six years. WDC in turn ring-fence a percentage of this to town and parish councils for local projects
• The Town Council has already distributed over £250,000 in New Homes Bonus to local groups and organisations.
• Projects supported include the Bell Tower restoration (£50,000), Abbey Cloisters Garden project (£75,000), Hampton Scout Hall (£20,750).
• Projects earmarked include Town Hall - new lift and flooring (£90,000), Round Evesham Walk replacement boardwalk (£35,000).

Projects and amounts requested

1. Caring Hands in the Vale - The Lighthouse Project - £31,000
   View application form
   View supporting documents

2. Evesham Civic Society - Relocate cattle trough to Elm Road - £5,000
   View application form

The next stage is to consult with the public to gauge what support there is for each project. In order to do this we would ask that you complete the questionnaire.

Please only complete one per person. These projects are not competing against each other for funding so you could support them all should you want to.

Go to the survey

If you would prefer to download a form you can print and fill in on paper, or a form you can fill in and return by email, then you can find them at the Town Council website.