Pride in your community
The government is investing billions of pounds in communities across the UK to improve the places and services people use every day.
From repairing roads and improving transport links to funding community centres, grassroots sports facilities and cultural venues, investment is helping towns and cities like yours to thrive.
We know real change is felt most in everyday life – a quicker journey to work, a safer street, a local club staying open – so every improvement is a reason to feel proud of where you live.
More is happening in your area than you might realise. See how government investment is making a difference near you, hear from the people experiencing it, and help shape what comes next.
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What are we investing in ?
Transport and roads
£15.6 billion for local transport projects in England
New rail stations, repaired roads, and better bus routes are making it easier to get around – whether you’re commuting, dropping the kids off, or just getting where you need to be.
High streets
£150 million to restore pride in the UK’s high streets
Restored historic buildings, improved public spaces and new facilities are bringing life back to town centres across the country.
Sports and leisure
£400 million invested into grassroots sports facilities
Better pitches, new parks and grassroots sports clubs have been given funding to provide places where communities all over the country can come together and get active.
Arts and culture
£1.5 billion invested across arts, culture and heritage
We’re reviving theatres, arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings to ensure everyone can access arts and culture in the places they call home.
Community resources
£900 million of investment over the next three years into family hubs and support services
New family hubs, youth centres and community gardens are opening up across the country – giving families and young people somewhere to go and the support they need closer to home.
What funding is available for my area ?
The government allocates funding to support local places through the Pride in Place programme. Pride in Place is a 10-year programme that gives struggling neighbourhoods the funding and power to improve their local area. Up to £20 million is available to nearly 400 communities across the UK.
This means your area can spend money on what matters most, like:
- cleaning up high streets and tackling empty shops
- creating or improving parks, play areas and green spaces
- saving local pubs, libraries or community centres
- supporting local jobs and skills training
- installing CCTV to tackle antisocial behaviour
Get involved
Local people decide how Pride in Place funding is spent. Residents, businesses and community groups come together in a Neighbourhood Board to agree on priorities and create a long-term plan for their area.
Find out what’s happening in your area, and help shape what gets funded next.