Pride in Place programme

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 these Cumberland neighbourhoods:

Raffles and Morton
Flimby, Ellenborough and Broughton Moor
Mirehouse, Kells, Woodhouse, Greenbank, and Sandwith

Neighbourhood Boards will bring together residents, businesses, and community groups to decide how funding is used in each area.

Programme objectives

The funding aims to:

build stronger communities by improving shared spaces and sense of belonging
create thriving places by supporting town centres and local facilities
give local people more influence over decisions in their area

For more information about Pride in Place on GOV.UK

Join a Neighbourhood Board

Local people are invited to apply to become Neighbourhood Board members in some areas.

Board members help shape how funding is used to improve their community.

You do not need formal qualifications or previous board experience. The most important thing is understanding local issues and wanting to make a positive difference.

As a board member, you will: