Chair of the Queensway Neighbourhood Board for £20million Pride in Place programme announced

14 May 2026

A community champion who will help spearhead a multi-million pound investment in a Wellingborough neighbourhood has been announced.

Nicky Kingsnorth will Chair the Queensway Neighbourhood Board, the body which will oversee the Government’s Pride in Place programme in that area.

For the past fourteen years, Nicky has dedicated his time to Wellingborough’s Queensway, teaching and supporting children in schools serving the estate.

Deeply rooted in the community, Nicky has worked closely with thousands of young people and families.

The national Pride in Place initiative will see Queensway benefit from £20 million of investment over the next 10 years.

The Neighbourhood Board will shape a shared long-term vision and develop a regeneration plan for the area. This plan will identify local priorities and determine how the funding will be spent.

The Chair will play a pivotal role in convening and overseeing the Board, working closely with the local MP, councillors, partners, community representatives and importantly local residents.

The voluntary position was open to individuals who live or work in North Northamptonshire and have strong connections to the Queensway area.

I am thrilled to see Nicky appointed to Chair of this programme which will see the Government make record investment in Queensway.

Now this appointment has been made we will start to see this project really move forward and I can’t wait to see how it progresses.Gen Kitchen, MP for Wellingborough and Rushden

I’m delighted to see Nicky appointed as Chair of the Queensway Neighbourhood Board and wish him well in leading this exciting programme of investment in the community.

Getting the right person is place is essential in making this project a success. The Chair will champion the community’s ambitions, bring people together, and help shape a strong and positive future for Queensway.

Nicky’s energy, background and connections to the area make him ideal for this role.Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council

I’m proud to have been appointed as Chair of the Neighbourhood Board. The Pride in Place funding represents a real opportunity to deliver meaningful and lasting improvements for the Queensway community.

This voluntary role reflects my ongoing commitment to the area and my determination to help build a stronger, healthier, and thriving neighbourhood. I look forward to working alongside residents, businesses, and key stakeholders to identify clear priorities and develop a shared vision for the future - one we can all be proud of.Nicky Kingsnorth, Chair of the Queensway Neighbourhood Board

Responsibilities of the Chair include championing community engagement, ensuring transparent governance, and helping to cocreate the 10-year Pride in Place vision and regeneration plan for Queensway.

Similar Pride in Place schemes are running in Avondale Grange, Kettering and Kingswood, Hazel Leys and Exeter in Corby. The chairs for those two areas will be announced shortly.

Further information about the Pride in Place Programme is available on the council’s website.