Chair sought for Avondale Grange Neighbourhood Board as Pride in Place Programme gets underway
Communities13 February 2026
As part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme, a Chair of the Avondale Grange Neighbourhood Board is being recruited.
Avondale Grange in Kettering is set to benefit from £20 million of investment over the next 10 years through the national programme. A Neighbourhood Board will be set up to 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 Avondale Grange Neighbourhood Board, working closely with the local MP, councillors, partners and community representatives. This voluntary position is open to individuals who live or work in North Northamptonshire and have strong connections to the Avondale Grange area.
After campaigning for support for Avondale Grange, where for too long, people have felt forgotten, I was thrilled to see £20m secured from this Labour Government. The people of Avondale Grange know what's best for their community and with a chair rooted in the community, guiding a Neighbourhood Board to support local projects, I believe we will see an Avondale Grange that we can be proud of.Rosie Wrighting, Member of Parliament for Kettering
Through the Pride in Place programme, we have a significant opportunity to bring meaningful, long-term improvements to Avondale Grange. The Neighbourhood Board will play a central role in shaping these plans, and the Chair will be crucial in bringing people together and driving this work forward. We are seeking someone who understands the community, shares its ambitions, and is ready to help lead positive change for residents now and in the future.Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council
Responsibilities include championing community engagement, ensuring transparent governance, and helping to cocreate the 10-year Pride in Place vision and regeneration plan for Avondale Grange. The successful applicant will bring leadership, strong communication skills and a passion for community-led change.
Expressions of interest are open until Monday 23 February 2026. For further information on the role and for details about how to submit an Expression of Interest, please email your details to [email protected].