Blakenall to profit from £20 million in Government Pride in Place funding

The council has expressed dedication to making sure that the board overseeing the Pride in Place funding genuinely displays the Blakenall group. While awaiting closing steerage from Government, the council has confirmed that neighbourhood boards will play a central function in decision-making, with the council performing because the accountable physique.

“ The Pride in Place programme is a major alternative for Blakenall, and I’m decided to get it proper. I cannot rush into making guarantees till all of the info and duties are clear, however my dedication is to make sure native residents are correctly represented and that each resolution delivers actual outcomes for the group. “

Once full steerage is acquired, the council will transfer swiftly to ascertain an area board made up of residents and companions, making certain group voices are on the coronary heart of each resolution. 

Transparency and accountability will underpin each stage of the programme. Council officers are making ready a Cabinet report back to set out governance preparations that assure clear oversight and openness in how funding choices are made. The council will publish common updates on spending, venture progress, and outcomes, and can interact intently with the group all through the method.

No main choices or commitments might be made till all related info and funding situations have been clarified by the Government. The council is decided that each pound spent delivers seen, optimistic affect for Blakenall South residents.

The council recognises that some residents felt the affect of earlier regeneration funding within the early 2000s was restricted. This time, the council is inserting group involvement on the centre, making certain strong governance, and sustaining transparency at each stage. Lessons from previous programmes, comparable to the necessity for clear aims, ongoing monitoring, and significant native engagement, will information this work.

The board will work collaboratively with residents and companions to establish priorities, monitor supply, and report progress to make sure the advantages of this funding are clear, accountable, and long-lasting.

ENDS.