Saxony's Minister of State for Regional Development Thomas Schmidt has launched the 12th Saxon state competition "Our Village has a Future". On Friday, the CDU politician called on all villages in Saxony to take part in the state competition. According to the information provided, the competition focuses on committed residents who make their village more attractive and promote the village community.
"Citizens, businesses, associations and the municipality can come together to discuss the development of the village and develop new creative ideas," said Schmidt. Such joint projects are important for community life in the village.
Villages with up to 3,000 inhabitants can take part. A jury will evaluate the achievements in the villages based on the respective starting point and individual possibilities. Participation in the competition can be organized by various bodies in coordination with the municipality - for example by the local council or the local heritage association.
Winners in the first part of the competition receive an award and qualify for the next round of the competition - participation in the state competition in 2025. The competition runs over three stages - in the districts in 2024, in the state competition in 2025 and at national level in 2026. Villages can register for the competition until May 5, 2024.
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