What is the Pride in Place programme?

The Pride in Place Programme is a new government funding programme, aiming to put power into the hands of local people in some of the most in-need neighbourhoods in the UK, so that they can decide how to regenerate their local area. It gives communities control of £20m over the next 10 years, to be spent on projects that will make a real difference to the neighbourhoods they live in. The programme is:

• providing certainty and security of funding over 10 years.
• allowing communities to spend their funding on the projects that matter most to them, in a way that works for them.
• community-led: putting local people at the heart of decision-making, with residents having their say on the future of their neighbourhood.
• supportive: empowering people to build the skills and confidence they need to deliver change in their communities

The Pride in Place neighbourhood programme is aimed at regenerating the most in need neighbourhoods, focusing on geographies of around 10,000 residents. The guiding principle is that the long-term funding is intended to support communities in shaping their place, and prioritising funding based on extensive community engagement around three core goals:

• Building stronger communities
• Creating thriving places
• Empowering people to take back control

Birchwood West is the area that has been awarded funding (Map pending).

Where can I find out more about the Pride in Place Programme?

More details and background information can be found on the Government’s website: Pride in Place Programme prospectus – GOV.UK.