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Real investment, in the East of England, for the people who live here

The government is investing hundreds of millions of pounds in communities across the UK to improve the places and services people use every day.

Pride in Place is transforming 22 neighbourhoods in the East of England over the next 10 years.

Pride in East Suffolk

Your roads are being fixed

22,508 potholes filled across Suffolk in 2024/25 — investment in the roads that matter to you, right here.

Places your kids can play, train and belong

Approximately £775,000 in 2024/25 and £175,000 in 2025/26, has been invested in grassroots sports clubs and facilities right across East Suffolk — including Corton Playing Fields to Martlesham Heath Green and Benjamin Britten High School. These are your community spaces, getting the investment they deserve. This funding is provided by the UK Government, Premier League and The Football Association’s charity the Football Foundation.

Lowestoft Town Hall is coming back to life

Backed by £707,000 from the Historic England Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, alongside other partner funding, this community-driven project is breathing new life into a local landmark. The transformation will turn Lowestoft Town Hall into a hub for both locals and visitors, featuring a heritage gallery, a café, and a dedicated venue for events and celebrations. Arts Council England, funded by the UK Government, invested a further £2.6 million in East Suffolk’s culture and creativity in 2024/25 and £4.487 million in 2025/26.

Support for families, right here

New nursery places are open at Reydon and Waldringfield Primary Schools — earlier support for children in Suffolk, already happening. 11 schools across East Suffolk are now part of the free breakfast club programme.

Get involved in East Suffolk

Local people decide how Pride in Place funding is spent. Find your Neighbourhood Board and help shape what gets funded next

Pride in Basildon

Essex roads are being maintained 

18,636 potholes filled in 2024/25, backed by £198 million in road maintenance funding allocated across the area.

Local clubs are getting investment too

Over £36,000 has been allocated to upgrade grassroots sports facilities in Basildon in 2024/25. This funding is provided by the UK Government, Premier League and The Football Association’s charity the Football Foundation.

Get involved in Basildon

Local people decide how Pride in Place funding is spent. Find your Neighbourhood Board and help shape what gets funded next

Pride in Peterborough

Keeping Peterborough moving

3,453 potholes have been filled and £19.1 million invested in road maintenance across Peterborough in 2024/25. Steady investment keeping the roads people rely on in better shape.

Support close to home

4 family hubs are now open across Peterborough — East and Central, First Steps, Honeyhill and Orton. Wherever you are in the city, practical support for families is there when you need it.

Get involved in Peterborough

Local people decide how Pride in Place funding is spent. Find your Neighbourhood Board and help shape what gets funded next