Community Regeneration Forums

Community Regeneration Forums are community groups elected to distribute over £1 million of grant funding across Dundee.
There are six Forums with up to 15 elected members on each. Elections are held every three years with the next ones scheduled for March 2022.

To find out more and to stand for election in your community contact the following community workers before the dates below:

Lochee - Lochee, Beechwood, Charleston & Menzieshil - claire.ramsay@dundeecity.gov.uk 1st March

Maryfield – Stobswell & City Centre val.kane@dundeecity.gov.uk 15th March

East End – Mid Craigie, Linlathen & Douglas – claire.shepherd@dundeecity.gov.uk 17th March

Strathmartine – Ardler, Kirkton & St Marys – hazel.feilder@dundeecity.gov.uk 24th March

Coldside – Hiltown, Fairmuir & Coldside – jennifer.kincaid@dundeecity.gov.uk 31st March

North East – Whitfield, Fintry & Mill o Mains alan.fraser@dundeecity.gov.uk or fraser.bain@dundeecity.gov.uk 31st March

What is the Regeneration Forum?

The Forum is made up of 15 local residents who are elected on to the Forum for six Council Wards. The purpose of the Forum is to meet local needs and the aspirations of local people. The main responsibility of the Forum is to make funding decisions based on local priorities which are complementary to actions agreed in the Local Community Plan.

Local Community Planning Partnerships are responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Local Community Plan. It is therefore vital that Forums and Local Community Planning Partnerships have strong links and work together in effective ways.

When do meetings take place?

The Forum meets monthly. The venue, format and timing of meetings will be organised to ensure maximum attendance and contributions from members.

What is expected from Forum Members?

Forum members are expected to attend monthly meetings and prepare for each meeting by reading appropriate information. They are also responsible for ensuring that the work of the Forum reflects the aspirations of the community and the Local Community Plan.
Forum members have responsibilities to communicate with the community and be involved in the Forum’s Training Programme as required.

How is funding allocated?

Each Forum’s allocation is set by Dundee City Council on annual basis. That funding allocation is then split into three categories focussing on:

Young
People Physical and Environmental Improvements
Small Grants

What support is offered to Forum members?

Forum members are supported by Dundee City Council’s Community Empowerment Team.
All members of the Forum attend on a voluntary basis and are entitled to support in terms of travel expenses, clerical support and childcare provision.

Contact Details for Regeneration Forums

Lochee - Lochee, Beechwood, Charleston & Menzieshil - claire.ramsay@dundeecity.gov.uk

Maryfield – Stobswell & City Centre val.kane@dundeecity.gov.uk

East End – Mid Craigie, Linlathen & Douglas – claire.shepherd@dundeecity.gov.uk

Strathmartine – Ardler, Kirkton & St Marys – hazel.feilder@dundeecity.gov.uk

Coldside – Hiltown, Fairmuir & Coldside – jennifer.kincaid@dundeecity.gov.uk

North East – Whitfield, Fintry & Mill o Mains alan.fraser@dundeecity.gov.uk or fraser.bain@dundeecity.gov.uk

Download the Code of Practice for the Operation of Community Regeneration Forums (567KB MS Word doc)

Community Regeneration Forums

Related Links

Dundee City Council