Programme guide
A guide to the Pride in Place programme
Pride in Place is a national programme backing long-term renewal in neighbourhoods across the UK. This guide explains how the programme works, how funding is used, and how it is being delivered here in Maryport South.
What is the Pride in Place programme?
Pride in Place is a UK Government neighbourhood regeneration programme. It gives selected communities long-term funding and decision-making power to invest in the things that matter locally — high streets, green spaces, community buildings, safety, transport links, and local activity.
The programme prospectus sets out a simple idea: residents know their area best. Funding is directed by a local Neighbourhood Board, made up of residents, community organisations, businesses and public partners, who agree together how money is spent.
How Pride in Place funding works
Each selected neighbourhood receives a multi-year funding settlement, providing both revenue and capital investment. This long-term commitment means communities can plan beyond one-off projects and invest in changes that last.
- Long-term funding across multiple years, not a single grant round.
- A mix of capital (buildings, spaces, infrastructure) and revenue (activity, staffing, running costs).
- Decisions made locally by the Neighbourhood Board, in line with a published plan.
- A share of funding available for community-led projects through a local Engagement Fund.
Who can apply for funding?
In Maryport South, community organisations, voluntary groups, constituted resident groups and small local charities can apply to the Community Engagement Fund for grants to deliver projects that benefit the neighbourhood. Larger strategic investments are shaped by the Neighbourhood Board through its published plan.
What Pride in Place means for Maryport South
Maryport South is one of the neighbourhoods selected for the programme. The local board is working with residents to agree priorities, publish a neighbourhood plan, and start funding activity that responds to what people have said matters most.
You can read the latest board papers on the Documents & Minutes page, meet the people involved on the Board page, and share your views through Get involved.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pride in Place the same as the Long-Term Plan for Towns?
Pride in Place builds on and succeeds earlier neighbourhood and town regeneration programmes, with a stronger focus on long-term, community-led investment.
How much funding is available locally?
Overall settlement figures are set nationally. Locally, the Neighbourhood Board publishes how funding is allocated through its plan and meeting papers.
How do I apply for a community grant?
Community groups can apply through the Community Engagement Fund application form.