Pride in Place Programme
About the programme
The Pride in Place Programme is a new, national initiative, providing funding of up to £20 million over 10 years for areas identified by the Government as most in need of support.
This long-term investment presents a significant opportunity for communities to address their local priorities and make lasting, positive change for the residents. The strategic objectives of the programme are to:
- build stronger communities
- create thriving places
- empower people to take back control
There is one neighbourhood in Derby which will receive this funding - Chaddesden West.
Neighbourhood Boards
The Pride in Place Programme empowers local people to shape the future of their neighbourhood. It gives communities the resources and tools to drive change themselves and shape their neighbourhoods for the better. Local residents know what changes their areas need and that is why communities will be leading the delivery of the programme.
This community-led approach means that decision-making sits with local residents, giving people the power to shape the future of their areas.
A Neighbourhood Board for Chaddesden West will decide where and how funding will be spent. Made up of local people, the board will bring together residents, local businesses, grassroots campaigners, workplace representatives, faith and community leaders and those with a deep connection to their area. Boards are to be resident-led, to ensure that they are representative of the communities that they serve.
The board will be led by an independent Chair, appointed by us in consultation with local and community and the local MP for the area. The Chair will act as a champion for the place and local people, organising engagement that reaches out into the community, to ensure decision making is community-led.
The Chair will lead the process of recruiting and convening the board, with the support from the local authority and MP.
Recruitment is currently underway for the Chair.
We will act as the accountable body for the funds with responsibility for reporting progress and projects as well as spend back to Government.
Timescales
The initial phases of the programme are as follows
| Timeframe | Milestone |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | Recruitment and appointment of independent Chair |
| Spring 2026 | Neighbourhood Board to be established |
| Summer 2026 | Neighbourhood Boards to confirm finalised membership |
| Winter 2026 / 2027 | Neighbourhood Boards to submit an investment plan to Government for assessment and approval |
| Spring 2027 | Government expected to approve investment plans and release the first substantive delivery funding |
How to get involved
If you are a local resident in Chaddesden West you are encouraged to share your thoughts on the future of your community.
Your local Neighbourhood Board want to hear from everybody and all ideas are welcome.
If you want to have your say on how this funding is spent or would like to find out more about sitting on a Neighbourhood Board or applying for the role of Chair, email us at neighbourhoods@derby.gov.uk.
Resources
To find out more about the Pride in Place Programme visit the Government website. You can find the fund prospectus and details of funding profiles and timelines, governance and boundary guidance, also a list of indicative interventions.