Councillors in Crowland are ready to emulate their forefathers and make bold decisions to secure the town’s future.
The challenges facing the parish council are being outlined in a special roadshow being held tomorrow (Wednesday).
In a colourful flyer to attract residents, challenges are listed as sustainability under threat, Localism and Big Society pressures, services under threat and reserves at risk.
To raise the £50,000 a year it needs, it states the council needs improved sustainable returns on investments and costs to be put under scrutiny.
Bold decisions could include entering the renewable energy market and installing a small scale wind turbine on farmland between the town and Nene Terrace, east of the A16.
Rewards are outlined as excellent value-for-money services, maintaining and enhancing green spaces for all ages, more jobs to reduce need for commuting, local burial facilities, rental accommodation for elderly and commercial land opportunities.
Ros Knight, chairman of the parish council said: “We have reserves following the sale of land for the bypass but we can’t keep chipping away at the family silver.
“We hope as many residents as possible come along to the roadshow and give us some input.”
Residents are being invited to pop along to the Hall Street Parish Rooms from 4pm to 9pm.