Chair sought for Queensway Neighbourhood Board as Pride in Place Programme gets underway
Communities09 February 2026
As part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme, a Chair of the Queensway Neighbourhood Board is being recruited.
Queensway in Wellingborough 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 Queensway 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 Queensway area.
I am thrilled that the Labour Government is making this record investment in Queensway. Nobody knows a local area as well as the people who live and work there, so it’s important that the Chair of the Neighbourhood Board has strong connections to the Queensway community. Once the right person has been recruited, we will see this project really move forward and I can’t wait to see how it progresses.Gen Kitchen, MP for Wellingborough & Rushden
This is an exciting moment for Queensway and for North Northamptonshire as a whole. As someone who has lived in the area for many years, I know that the Chair of the Queensway Neighbourhood Board will be central to ensuring local people are at the heart of that transformation. We are looking for someone who can champion the community’s ambitions, bring people together, and help shape a strong and positive future for Queensway.Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council
Responsibilities include championing community engagement, ensuring transparent governance, and helping to cocreate the 10year Pride in Place vision and regeneration plan for Queensway. The successful applicant will bring leadership, strong communication skills and a passion for community-led change.
Expressions of interest are open from Monday 9 February to 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]