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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Pride in Place Funding: Derby North

Monday 23 February 2026 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Communities in Derby North will be led by a neighbourhood board with an independent chair to oversee the use of Pride in Place funding.
  • Each neighbourhood board will receive 150,000 to support community engagement and decision-making processes.
  • Local people will lead neighbourhood boards and use toolkits and funding to identify and act on priorities within their areas.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Catherine Atkinson Lab Derby North
Community Security Local Government
Context

The question arises from the need to ensure local communities have a voice in how £20 million of Pride in Place funding is allocated for Derby North constituency. The MP seeks clarity on mechanisms to engage and consult with these communities.

Question

What mechanisms has his Department put in place to ensure that communities are consulted on the use of Pride in Place funding in Derby North constituency?

Answer from Miatta Fahnbulleh

Communities should be led by a neighbourhood board with an independent chair from the local area, which will develop plans to invest £20 million over the next decade. Each place is expected to engage widely and receive £150,000 in support for community engagement activities.

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Q2 Catherine Atkinson Lab Derby North
Local Government
Context

The question follows up on the need for community involvement and decision-making regarding £20 million of Pride in Place funding for Chaddesden West within Derby North constituency. The MP seeks to understand how government support ensures these local voices influence funding distribution.

Question

How are the Government ensuring that local voices are heard and acted on?

Answer from Miatta Fahnbulleh

Local people should be leading neighbourhood boards and making decisions regarding priorities identified within Chaddesden West, with support through toolkits and £150,000 funding to facilitate community engagement and drive change.

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