Pride in Place is a UK Government programme investing up to £5.8 billion across disadvantaged neighbourhoods to revitalise local places, strengthen communities, and give residents more power over local decisions. Each eligible neighbourhood receives up to £20 million over 10 years.
Radcliffe was selected because it meets the programme’s criteria, including need measured through the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) and the Community Needs Index (CNI).
Together, these statistics provide a robust and evidence-based method for selecting neighbourhoods most in need of long‑term regeneration funding.
This combination identifies areas facing double disadvantage, ensuring funding reaches the places with:
- High levels of unmet need
- Poor access to services and community assets
- Limited social and civic resources
Radcliffe will receive £2 million per year for 10 years as part of Phase 1 of the programme.
The funding applies to the Radcliffe Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA) which includes areas across all three Radcliffe wards (including parts of the town centre, Bolton Road and Coronation Road areas). It does not cover the entire Radcliffe township.
Funding decisions will be made by the Radcliffe Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board, which must:
- Be led by an independent Chair
- Be approved by the local authority and MP.
- Include residents, community groups, businesses, faith leaders, the local MP and councillors
The Board must be in place by July 2026.
Residents will have a central role. The neighbourhood board is required to:
- Actively involve local people in shaping priorities
- Prove that projects reflect what the community wants
- Co‑design a Pride in Place Plan with residents.
No funding will be released unless the plan clearly reflects local views and benefits.
The funding can be spent on a wide range of improvements. Priorities and spending will be set by the neighbourhood board with contributions from the community. In broad terms, the funding will be spent on initiatives that transform neighbourhoods, foster community pride, and tackle local issues.
Pride in Place:
- Avoids competitive bidding as funding is allocated based on clear need
- Uses independent measures (IMD and CNI)
- Focuses heavily on community-led decision making
- Applies to neighbourhoods, not whole towns or boroughs.
Initially, residents can express an interest in joining or supporting the neighbourhood board. Once the board is established, residents will be able to:
- Take part in surveys
- Attend community planning/engagement events
- Submit ideas for improvements
Once appointed the chair and board will deliver a regeneration plan that will empower local people to take control and drive long-term community-led regeneration of their own local neighbourhoods to foster pride, belonging and resilience.