Pride in Place Programme

Havant has been awarded funding of £40 million from the Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government’s (MHCLG) Pride in Place Programme. The money is for two of our most deprived neighbourhoods: Leigh Park and West Cowplain (Wecock) and will be used for projects that will benefit those communities over the next 10 years (£20 million for each area).

The programme gives control to the community to decide how best to spend the funding with extensive public consultation and engagement. Each area will be led by a Neighbourhood Board which is independent of the council and will bring together residents, local businesses, grassroots campaigners, workplace representatives, faith, and community leaders and those with a deep connection to their area. 

Further information about the programme and the type of projects that could be funded can be found on the government website at Pride in Place Programme prospectus

Chair Recruitment - now closed

The Pride in Place Chair is a strategic role that will provide leadership over the 10-year programme. This role will help to recruit the wider board membership, develop the Pride in Place Plan, and drive forward the programme towards delivery. Additionally, the role will lead the transition to a community delivery model in future years.

Application for the position of chair has now closed and the successful candidate will be announced in due course.

Board Recruitment

The Chair will be responsible for forming the board in each area. Once the chairs have been appointed an open recruitment process will take place for the board members. 

If you would like to register your interest in sitting on either board please contact the team on prideinplace@havant.gov.uk stating which board you are interested in and your contact details.