Which bits of Cardiff's heritage matter to you most? The animal, the castle, the Taff trail, parks or its multi-cultural history? What would you say needs a cash injection for the future?
Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is inviting Cardiff people to have their say on where money should be spent in the city from 2013.
Over the past 16 years HLF has supported 130 projects in Cardiff and south Wales – for example see our report on the renovated animal wall here.
The consultation will close on 26 April – and members of the public are able to express their views here: www.hlf.org.uk/consultation2011.
HLF has a £300m annual awards budget to be allocated between 2013-2019, and is keen to find out views on where the money should be invested locally.
To aide the public with their suggestions, HLF has a handy guide to what 'heritage' means:
"Heritage is everything that we've inherited from the past that we want to pass on, for future generations to enjoy. It can include archaeology, archives, cultures and memories, languages and dialects, historic buildings and monuments, industrial heritage, landscapes, museums, historic parks, places of worship, wildlife and nature conservation."
Jennifer Stewart, Head of HLF in Wales, said:
"The money the Heritage Lottery Fund has invested so far in Cardiff and The Valleys has helped make a real difference to the area. In addition to helping people to celebrate and get involved in their heritage, it has helped create jobs, contributed to economic regeneration and, in turn, has attracted more visitors to the area.
"What's more these projects have given local people the chance to develop a range of new skills and train as volunteers, which is both fun and rewarding.
"People are at the heart of HLF projects and we value their view which is why, as well as consulting with heritage experts at a meeting in Cardiff this week, we are asking for views from local people on what's important about their local heritage and how HLF money should be spent. This is your chance to tell us what you think our priorities should be, what we should continue to, and what we should do differently."
What parts of Cardiff's heritage do you think should receive money in the future? Leave your comments below.
