House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Pride in Place
15 October 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Miatta Fahnbulleh Lab Co-op Peckham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government will invest up to 5 billion through the Pride in Place Programme.
- Funding will support local Neighbourhood Boards and a new Impact Fund.
- Councils will gain power to lease boarded-up shops and establish a Network for Neighbourhoods.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the government's Pride in Place programme aimed at revitalising communities by addressing underinvestment and neglect.
Action requested
The government will invest up to £5 billion through a new flagship Pride in Place Programme, including funding for local Neighbourhood Boards and a separate Impact Fund. It also introduces policies to help communities take control of their areas, such as granting councils the power to lease boarded-up shops and establishing a Network for Neighbourhoods.
Key facts
- £5 billion investment through Pride in Place Programme.
- Up to £20 million funding per community over ten years.
- £150 million cash injection for additional 95 places via the Impact Fund.
- Targeting neighbourhoods with highest deprivation and weakest social infrastructure.
- Granting councils power to take over lease of boarded-up shops.
- Establishing a Network for Neighbourhoods, refreshing guidance on clean-up powers, and opening a Co-operative Development Unit.