Meanwhile, at January 2006’s Overarching Theme Group meeting, three internal New Deal projects were given endorsement for the next 3–5 years.
The Communications Project will cost an average of £93,000 per year, the Engagement Team will cost £170,000 per year and the Information Shop requires £32,500 per year. These projects are seen as necessary for the running of New Deal.
New Deal has stated that the final decisions on spending for Year 6 are still open to input from the community. The consultation events are an important opportunity for the community to have their say.