Meet the Board

A resident-led Board

Residents form the majority of the Board, ensuring that local people are at the heart of decision-making. The Board also includes representatives who can bring additional skills, knowledge and connections to help deliver the programme.

The Board includes:

• Local Residents – people who live in Maryport South and understand the community's strengths, opportunities and aspirations.
• Chair – providing leadership, supporting collaboration and ensuring the Board works effectively.
• Local MP – representing the constituency and helping connect local priorities with wider opportunities.
• Local Councillor – providing local knowledge and links with Cumberland Council.
• Community Representatives – bringing insight from local groups, charities, schools, faith organisations and voluntary organisations.
• Business and Community Partners – helping identify opportunities, expertise and resources that can support the long-term success of the programme.

Together, Board members will work with residents to develop a Community Investment Plan that reflects what matters most to the people of Maryport South.

How the Board makes decisions

Every decision starts with listening to the community.

• Listen – We gather views from residents, businesses, community groups and young people through surveys, events, conversations and local engagement activities.
• Discuss – The Board reviews the information gathered, considers local priorities and explores opportunities that could make a positive difference.
• Agree Priorities – The Board agrees priorities that reflect what local people have told us and uses these to shape the Community Investment Plan and future investment decisions.
• Develop Proposals – Ideas are developed into proposals and tested against community feedback, evidence and the long-term goals of the programme.

Our aim is to ensure that decisions are open, evidence-based and driven by the views of local people.