Cherrywood in Farnborough will receive up to £20 million over the next ten years to help make real, long-lasting improvements to the community.
This money is coming from the government's Pride in Place programme. This is a 10-year programme to help communities make their neighbourhoods better places to live.
Some of the aims for this programme in Cherrywood are:
- Build stronger communities – helping people feel connected, supported and proud of where they live
- Create thriving places – improving local spaces, facilities and the look and feel of the neighbourhood
- Give local people more say – making sure residents help decide what matters most and how money is spent
Neighbourhood board
We will be setting up a neighbourhood board. It will be made up of local residents and people who work in the area, along with the local MP and local ward councillors. The board will:
- Listen to the community
- Look at local needs
- Choose the main priorities
- Agree how funding is used
- Create a 10-year plan for the area
The board will be community led, so that local voices guide every decision. We will update this page with more information about the board soon.
Independent chair
The neighbourhood board will be led by an independent chair. This is someone who:
- Knows the area well
- Is trusted locally
- Can bring people together
- Listens to all views
- Wants to make the neighbourhood better
The chair will help set up the board, run meetings and make sure decisions are fair and open. This is a voluntary position, but some support may be available if needed.
How to get involved
This programme is only just starting for Cherrywood and there will be lots of ways to take part, including:
- Attending community events
- Sharing your ideas
- Joining the neighbourhood board
- Help shape the 10-year plan
We will be updating this page with more information soon, but in the meantime, please register your interest in this programme by emailing us below:
Contact us