£20 million of investment over the next 10 years to help create
thriving town centres, stronger communities and better opportunities
across our towns.
Investing in people, places and opportunities shaped by the communities who live, work and spend time here.
Pride in Place is a long-term investment programme that will bring
£20 million into Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth over the next 10 years.
The programme is about investing in the people, places and opportunities that matter most to local communities, helping to create thriving town centres, stronger communities and better opportunities for everyone.
Since the programme began, we’ve been listening to residents, businesses and community organisations to understand what matters most. That feedback continues to shape how the programme is delivered.
Have you seen any of the projects Pride in Place has supported so far?
We’d love to hear your feedback.
Tell us what has made a difference, what has worked well, what could be improved and what you think we should focus on next.
Pride in Place is supporting local organisations, community groups and businesses to help bring forward projects that make a difference across our towns.
LOCAL ACTION.
Funding for community organisations, voluntary groups and local partnerships to deliver capital projects that improve shared spaces, strengthen community activity and enhance everyday wellbeing.
Projects could include improvements to community buildings, facilities, public or shared outdoor spaces and other capital works.
MOVE.
Grants of up to £10,000 could help new, early-stage and expanding businesses bring vacant commercial premises back into use in Waterfoot, Crawshawbooth and Rawtenstall.
Support could help with eligible capital costs such as fit-out works, equipment, signage, fixtures and fittings and improvements needed to bring premises into use.
The Community Grants Programme will put community groups at the heart of local regeneration.
The programme will provide funding and support for locally led capital projects that improve shared spaces, strengthen community activity and enhance everyday wellbeing across Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth.
Further details on eligibility and how to apply will be shared ahead of the programme launch.
Pride in Place investment is organised around six clusters, reflecting the priorities identified through local engagement and the approved Regeneration Plan.
Investment focused on the town centre, public realm, community activity and local opportunities.
Projects designed to improve the town centre, connectivity, appearance and experience of the area.
Major investment in the town centre, heritage, public spaces, businesses and community facilities.
Investment in community spaces, parks, pathways, skills and opportunities for local residents.
Creating opportunities for young people through skills, enterprise, creativity, facilities and activities.
Improving opportunities to be active, connect with nature and make better use of local facilities and routes.
The first four years of the programme include investment across our six clusters, with projects ranging from public realm improvements and community facilities to active travel, young people’s opportunities and business support.
This is only the beginning. Pride in Place is a ten-year programme, giving us time to develop, deliver and learn from projects while continuing to respond to local priorities.
Read the plans, evidence and guidance behind Pride in Place and find out more about how the programme has been developed.
Find out more about the programme, our plans for the area and how investment is being shaped by local priorities.
Investing in people, places and opportunities across Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth.
Whether you’ve been directly involved in a Pride in Place project or have simply noticed changes in your area, we’d really value your views.
Your feedback will help us understand what’s working, where we can improve and where future investment could make the biggest difference.
We have secured £20m for the next 10 years for Waterfoot, Crawshawbooth and Rawtenstall.
The government strongly endorsed our plan, which means we can start to deliver the things our community want.
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Pride in Place is about giving communities a stronger voice and making sure investment supports the places and projects that local people believe will make the biggest difference
Chair of the Pride in Place Board
The Pride in Place programme gives local people the opportunity to guide how funding is used and to focus on the improvements that matter most to them.
Chair of Civic Pride