Pride in Place is a transformative initiative launched by the UK government to rejuvenate and empower local communities. With a substantial investment of £1.5 billion, this programme aims to address the root causes of deprivation and ensure that no area is left behind.
Objectives of the Programme
Pride in Place focuses on three core goals:
- Thriving Places: By investing in infrastructure, housing, and public services, the programme aims to create vibrant, sustainable communities where people can live, work, and thrive
- Stronger Communities: The initiative seeks to foster a sense of belonging and community spirit, encouraging local engagement and participation in decision-making processes
- Taking Back Control: Empowering local authorities and communities to have a greater say in their future, ensuring that development and growth are tailored to local needs and aspirations
Key Features
- Long-Term Investment: Each of the 75 selected areas will receive up to £20 million over a 10-year period, providing the stability and resources needed for meaningful change
- Neighbourhood Boards: These boards will play a crucial role in overseeing the implementation of the programme, ensuring that local voices are heard and that projects align with community priorities
- Regeneration Plans: Local authorities and Neighbourhood Boards will develop comprehensive regeneration plans, which will be assessed and approved by the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) before funding is released
Key documents
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Pride in Place (PiP) – Expressions of Interest (EOI) now closed
Scunthorpe Neighbourhood Board, in its role as the designated Neighbourhood Board for the government’s Pride in Place (PiP) programme is pleased to announce the opening of a formal call for project proposals. Local organisations are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for initiatives that will help deliver on the 10 year vision for the town.
This call represents an important opportunity for community groups, voluntary and charitable organisations, local businesses, education providers, cultural and heritage institutions, and public sector partners to bring forward ideas that will contribute to Scunthorpe’s shared ambitions for thriving neighbourhoods, empowered communities, and a renewed sense of local pride and leadership.
The PiP programme places residents and communities at the heart of regeneration, and the Scunthorpe Neighbourhood Board is particularly keen to receive proposals that strengthen community participation, celebrate our local identity, and support inclusive growth across our town.
All projects must be delivered within the defined PiP boundary area for Scunthorpe, in line with government grant funding conditions. Proposals must clearly demonstrate how their activities, outcomes, and beneficiaries are located within this boundary, ensuring that the investment directly supports aligns with the pre-approved interventions and priority themes for regeneration. funding conditions.