The Pride in Place Programme is a significant, long-term investment by the Government, committing up to £5.8 billion over 10 years to transform communities across the UK. The programme will deliver up to £20 million in funding and support to nearly 400 of the most in-need neighbourhoods over the next decade.
Pride in Place will put decision-making power in the hands of local people to deliver lasting, transformational change in their area. Communities will define their own long-term vision, supported by funding that offers the flexibility to address specific local needs.
And it’s people who live in those communities who will shape what that funding does.
How does Pride in Place work?
With Pride in Place, residents, businesses, and community groups will deliver real improvements that matter to local people. This is led by local people and backed by the UK government.
How the funding works:
Each neighbourhood can receive up to £20 million over 10 years to put towards their local priorities. This could be:
- Cleaning up high streets and tackling empty shops
- Creating or improving parks, play areas and green spaces
- Setting up community sports leagues
- Saving local pubs, libraries or community centres
- Installing CCTV to tackle antisocial behaviour
- Improving leisure facilities
- Supporting local jobs and skills training
Who decides where the funding goes?
The core of Pride in Place decision-making is the Neighbourhood Board, which brings together:
- Local residents
- Councils
- MPs
- Businesses
- Community groups
Neighbourhood Boards will engage with the local community to understand priorities and needs, and based on this engagement, they will create a long-term plan that has the flexibility to meet local priorities.