Neighbourhood Boards are to be established in three areas in Hull
The Guildhall, headquarters of Hull City Council(Image: Hull Live)
Residents across Hull are being encouraged to step forward and help shape the future of their communities. Hull City Council has launched an open recruitment process for independent chairs to lead the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards in Orchard Park, Boulevard & St Andrew’s Quay, and Greatfield.
The three areas have been selected to each receive £20 million over the next ten years as a part of the Government’s Pride In Place scheme. The funding, the Government says, will support “improvements people can see on their doorstep, champion local leadership, foster community engagement and strengthen social cohesion.”
Orchard Park was named in an initial list of ‘trailblazer neighbourhoods’ in Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review in June. Shortly after, the other two areas were named in a wider announcement.
Key to the funding are Neighbourhood Boards which will be established in each of the areas. The boards have the responsibility to develop a regeneration plan for the area, in partnership with Hull City Council.
The boards will consist of local residents, faith leaders, community leaders, local businesses, and others. Neighbourhood Boards must include the MP and at least one ward councillor.
Each board will be led by an independent chair – a respected, community‑minded individual who lives, works or has a personal connection to the area they serve. The council said that residents with passion, leadership skills and a commitment to making a positive difference are invited to apply.
Chris Jackson, executive director of regeneration and partnerships at the council, said: “The council welcomes the Pride in Place investment in Hull. We look forward to appointing chairs to support their local communities through this funding to maximise the benefit for these three neighbourhoods, complementing other significant council regeneration schemes across the city.”
Full details on the role and how to apply will be published online and promoted locally until the end of February, when the initial phase of recruitment will be completed. Recruitment of further board members tailored to individual neighbourhoods will follow. More information is available by emailing prideinplace@hullcc.gov.uk
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