Pride in Place is a UK-wide government programme, with up to £20 million being invested in identified neighbourhoods over 10 years. Four neighbourhoods in Leeds have been selected:
The programme gives communities the power to shape positive and lasting change, based on local priorities. The spend of the investment will be community-led. Each neighbourhood will create a Pride in Place plan, which sets out the long-term vision for change.
The objectives are to:
- build stronger communities
- create thriving places
- empower people to take back control
How the programme works
Neighbourhood boards
Local residents know what their priorities are, and what changes their community needs, and that is why communities will lead the delivery of the programme.
To ensure that decisions are community-led, a neighbourhood board for each of the 4 areas will be established that is representative of the community. The board will decide where and how funding should be spent. The boards will bring together local people, including residents, local businesses, faith leaders, youth leaders and community leaders, all with a deep-rooted connection to the neighbourhood.
An independent Chair will lead each neighbourhood board for the area. The Chair will be an advocate for the neighbourhood and community ensuring decisions are based on community engagement, and supported by Leeds City Council and the local MP be responsible for leading the process to recruit members of the neighbourhood board.
Leeds City Council will act as the accountable body for the funding, with overall responsibility for making sure the public funds are distributed fairly and effectively.
Pride in Place plans
Following initial community engagement, each neighbourhood board will co-create a Pride in Place Plan, supported by Leeds City Council. The plan will set out the community’s vision for change for their neighbourhood and should represent a diverse range of local voices. Community engagement will remain a core part of the programme, even once the plan has been produced.
Timescales
| Timeframe | Task |
|---|---|
| February to March 2026 | Recruitment and appointment of independent chairs for each area. |
| Spring 2026 | Recruitment and appointment of neighbourhood board members for each area. |
| July 2026 | Neighbourhood boards finalised and any proposals to alter identified neighbourhood boundary submitted to government. |
| Summer 2026 | Co-creation of Pride in Place plans for each area. |
| Autumn 2026 | Finalise Pride in Place plans with Leeds City Council and local MP. |
| November 2026 | Submit final Pride in Place plans to government for their assessment and approval. |
| Spring 2027 | Government approval of Pride in Place plans resulting in release of delivery phase funding, received by Leeds City Council. |
Get involved
The role of the Chair and Neighbourhood Board members is voluntary, but reasonable expenses may be paid and identified training and other support needs will be considered.
Find out more about each neighbourhood and see how you can register your interest:
Armley New Wortley
Part of the Armley ward in West Leeds, it consists of around 4,252 households with a total population of about 9,817.
Reverend Phil Arnold has been appointed as the Independent Chair for the Armley New Wortley Neighbourhood Board.
To find out more about the Board please visit council and democracy or email PrideinPlace.Armley@Leeds.gov.uk.
Farnley East
Part of the Farnley and Wortley ward in West Leeds, it consists of around 2,860 households with a total population of about 6,471.
Jo Gittins has been appointed as the Independent Chair for the Farnley East Neighbourhood Board.
To find out more about the Board please visit council and democracy or email PrideinPlace.Farnley@Leeds.gov.uk.
Middleton
Part of the Middleton Park ward in South Leeds. It consists of around 3,241 households with a total population of about 8,205.
Pat McGeever has been appointed as the Independent Chair for the Middleton Neighbourhood Board.
Email PrideinPlace.Middleton@Leeds.gov.uk to find out more about Pride in Place in Middleton or visit council and democracy.
Seacroft North Monkswood
Part of the Killingbeck and Seacroft ward in East Leeds, it consists of around 2,784 households with a total population of about 5,973.
Reverend Anne Russell has been appointed as the Independent Chair for the Seacroft North Monkswood Neighbourhood Board.
Email PrideinPlace.Seacroft@Leeds.gov.uk to find out more about Pride in Place in Seacroft North Monkswood or visit council and democracy.
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