Pride in Place Programme

The Pride in Place Programme is a new, national initiative, providing funding of up to £20 million over 10 years for areas identified by the government as most in need of support.

This long-term investment presents a significant opportunity for communities to address their local priorities and make lasting, positive change for their residents. The strategic objectives of the programme are to:

build stronger communities
create thriving places
empower people to take back control

There are three neighbourhoods in North Northamptonshire which will receive this funding:

Avondale Grange, Kettering
Kingswood, Hazel Leys and Exeter
Queensway, Wellingborough

Neighbourhood boards

Each area will set up a neighbourhood board to decide where and how funding will be spent. They will be responsible for developing a 10-year vision and a regeneration plan, setting out the priorities and the projects to be delivered.

Each board will be led by an independent chair, chosen by the local council in consultation with the local MP (who will also be on the board). A ward councillor will also be part of the board to represent residents' concerns, ensuring local voices are heard throughout the programme.

Recruitment of Chair

As Chair you will:

act as a champion for the area and the programme
convene and lead the Neighbourhood Board
work closely with the MP, council officers and partners to provide strategic oversight
champion community engagement, and ensure delivery of outcomes

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our neighbourhoods and leave a lasting legacy.

The role is voluntary, part-time and flexible, requiring around 8 to 10 hours per month (although this could be higher in the first six months). Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

For further information on the job role and how to apply, please email [email protected].

Closing date: Closing date: Monday 16 March at 5pm (Avondale Grange)
Interviews: Scheduled for mid-April

Timescales

The initial phases of the programme are as follows:

Winter 2025 and early 2026: Each area will receive an information pack and there will be polling to gather local sentiment around investment priorities for the area
Spring 2026: the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will issue 2026 to 2027 capacity funding to the local authority (the accountable body), for the day-to-day operations and administration of the programme
Summer 2026: Each area to confirm their board membership, and any proposals to alter their 'default' area boundary, to MHCLG by 17 July 2026
Winter 2026 and early 2027: Each area to submit a regeneration plan to MHCLG for review and approval
Spring 2027: MHCLG to make first payment for delivery of the regeneration plan, marking the start of the delivery phase

Resources

Prospectus - Pride in Place Programme prospectus - GOV.UK
FAQ’s - Pride in Place Programme: FAQ - GOV.UK
Further information: [email protected]

Last updated 09 March 2026