This guidance will help you give us the information we need so that we can:
- understand your project clearly,
- compare it with others fairly,
- score it consistently and
- check that it contributes meaningfully to the shared vision and strategy principles for Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable.
The directory will be a list of projects that might shape future action plans, funding priorities and planning throughout Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
The clearer the information you give is, the easier it will be for us to assess your project. Please read the information for each section of the form before you submit it.
About you
Organisation name - this means the organisation who will lead the project.
About the project
Exact project locations - this means the street, site boundary, building name or defined area.
Project description - briefly tell us what it is, the problem or opportunity it relates to, who it benefits and why it matters to the district.
What stage is the project at - this helps us understand the level of certainty, what evidence exists and how we could move forward. Early ideas are welcome.
Project timescales - short-term projects (before April 2028) will be the priority for the LGR transition period.
Strategies the project supports
Who are your delivery partners - who will need to be involved to deliver it? For example, local groups, transport companies, utilities or funding partner.
What the project will change
What are the project outputs - this could be things like new or improved public spaces, events, businesses supported, wayfinding installed or cultural, youth or community facilities created.
What are the project outcomes - this could be things like increased footfall, safer walking routes, reduced congestion, improved access to culture or play, improved youth provision or strengthened heritage value.
What will drive the changes - this means how the project will lead to the outputs and outcomes.
Who will benefit from the project - this could be residents, young people, older people, traders and businesses, low-income households and so on. You should also say where the benefits will be noticed - for example, town centre, seafront and so on.
How will you measure success - this could be things like footfall increase of x%, visitor satisfaction improved, increased participation, reduced anti-social behaviour, improved accessibility.
Delivering the project
What are the main dependencies - this could be things like funding decisions, landowner agreements, planning permissions, partnership agreements or completion of a linked project. Please keep it to five bullet points.
What are the main issues or risks - this could be things like lack of funding, technical constraints, anti-social behaviour concerns, dependency on other organisations or community opposition.
Will any permissions or consents be needed - for example, planning permission, licences, highways or environmental consents.
What support will be needed - this means what you will need from us or other partners, such as fundraising support, planning guidance, highways engagement or helping to bring people together.
Project costs and funding
Estimated project costs - if you don't know, give us a realistic estimate. Projects will not be excluded if you're not sure at this stage.
How do you plan to fund the cost - for example, grant, private funding, a combination or not known at this stage.
Has any funding or support already been identified - for example, offer of materials, volunteers, sponsorship and so on.
Evidence to support the project
Give evidence to support the project succeeding - this could be things like consultation results, survey data, market analysis, case studies from other places, health or deprivation data or heritage and tourism analysis.