Pride in Place is a community-led programme that helps local areas improve infrastructure, public spaces and community life.
As part of a £5 billion nationwide programme, the government has allocated up to £20 million over 10 years to each of the following Cumberland neighbourhoods. To find out about local projects, funding opportunities and board activity, visit the relevant website:
- Raffles and Morton
- Maryport South Pride in Place (Flimby, Ellenborough and Broughton Moor)
- South Whitehaven (Mirehouse, Kells, Woodhouse, Greenbank, and Sandwith)
Neighbourhood Boards will bring together residents, businesses, and community groups to help decide how funding is used in each area.
South Whitehaven Neighbourhood Board documents
The following documents are available for the South Whitehaven Neighbourhood Board:
Document
Programme objectives
The funding aims to:
- build stronger communities by improving shared spaces and strengthening local identity
- create thriving places by supporting town centres and community facilities
- give local people more influence over decisions in their area
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