Real investment, in Yorkshire and the Humber, 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 30 neighbourhoods in Yorkshire and the Humber over the next 10 years.
Pride in Leeds
Getting Leeds moving
Over 26,000 potholes fixed and £29.3 million invested in road maintenance in 2025/26. Leeds Rail Station is getting a major upgrade — better accessibility, segregated cycle lanes and a 700-space cycle hub. And £200 million to improve buses and travel options across the city. Simpler journeys, less time wasted.
A home for poetry — and for people
The National Poetry Centre has received £5 million to renovate a Grade 2 listed building and create a national headquarters for poetry, cementing Leeds’ reputation as a cultural city.
Grassroots football clubs across Leeds have received over £2 million in funding in the last two years, which is provided by the UK Government, Premier League and The Football Association’s charity the Football Foundation, providing communities with high-quality spaces to train, play and come together.
Community support in Leeds
The Compton Centre provides practical support for local residents – from help with government forms to job applications – right in the heart of the community. Family hubs and community spaces across Leeds are making sure people can access the help they need, close to home.
Ann’s story
Ann has been part of the Wetherby Sports Association in North Leeds for years — and she’s seen what investment in local facilities means for the people who use them.
“It’s so rewarding. You get to meet a lot of people from the community and you actually feel like you’re doing some good.”
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Pride in Bradford
Maintaining Bradford’s streets
£77.2 million was allocated to fixing Bradford’s roads last year and, during that time, 11,761 potholes were filled across the city.
Investing in Bradford’s sporting future
In 24/25, £1.492 million in funding was allocated to grassroots sports clubs from Gain Lane Playing Field to Clayton Arlfc – raising the next generation of sports stars in Bradford. This funding is provided by the UK Government, Premier league and The Football Association’s charity the Football Foundation.
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Pride in Rotherham
Better roads, better journeys
15,936 potholes have been filled across Rotherham in 2024/25, backed by £27.4 million invested in road maintenance – meaning smoother, safer journeys for everyone travelling through the borough.
Local pitches getting what they need
£492.8k has been invested in grassroots football clubs and sports grounds across Rotherham in 2024/25 – keeping community sport alive and giving local players the facilities they deserve. This funding is provided by the UK Government, Premier League and The Football Association’s charity the Football Foundation.
Support for Rotherham’s families
3 family hubs are now open across Rotherham – at Brookfield, Maltby Stepping Stones and The Place – offering local families a welcoming space to access advice, support and services all under one roof.
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Pride in East Riding of Yorkshire
Keeping East Riding moving
31,015 potholes were filled across East Riding of Yorkshire last year – real work on the roads the residents drive, cycle and walk long every day.
409 public electric vehicle charging points are now installed across the area, and Kingsway Primary School has received solar panels through Great British Energy, cutting energy costs and freeing up more money for teaching.
Pitches, parks and playing fields right across East Riding
£2.6 million has been invested in grassroots sports facilities in 2024/25, providing the communities of East Riding with high-quality spaces to train, play and come together. This funding is provided by the UK Government, Premier League and The Football Association’s charity the Football Foundation.
Giving East Riding’s children the best start
Two new or expanded school-based nurseries are already open, with three more on the way — making sure more young children across East Riding get the best possible start.
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