Guidance

Pride in Place Programme prospectus

The Pride in Place Programme is our flagship communities programme which empowers local people to shape the future of their neighbourhood. Supported by up to £5 billion in funding over 10 years, this programme represents a long-term strategy to fix the foundations in hundreds of communities across the country.

Documents

Details

Fund summary

Type of fund: Un-competed.

Eligibility: 244 communities across Great Britain, including 75 phase 1 places and 169 phase 2 places.

Funding available: Up to £20 million funding and support for each place over a 10-year period.

Important dates:

  • 28 November 2025: 75 phase 1 Neighbourhood Boards submit their Pride in Place Plan to MHCLG for assessment and approval. 
  • From April 2026: phase 1 programme delivery funding released to local authorities, and delivery phase begins. Phase 2 areas begin to receive initial funding. 
  • 17 July 2026: 169 phase 2 Neighbourhood Boards to confirm finalised membership and any proposals to alter the ‘default’ area boundary.

Updates to this page

Published 3 December 2025

Sign up for emails or print this page