Our Neighbourhoods Matter

That’s why Pride in Place needs a model of local decision-making in West Earlham & Bowthorpe that demonstrates trust in communities to build a fairer place for all to live. 

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We know that the best ideas come from the people who live here. w

Alongside local residents, community organisations, businesses and public sector partners, Pride in Place will invest money to support a range of initiatives that the community says it wants and needs. 


The core aims are to:

- Build stronger communities

- Create thriving places

- Empower people to take control





What it's really about?


The government (the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government or MHCLG) is investing £19.6m in West Earlham and Bowthorpe over the next ten years. 


As a long-term investment it wants not just to empower local communities to revitalise their areas, but to put residents in the driving seat of how to do it. What residents say they want, the plan for investment should deliver. 

Community of WEB Pride in Place

Your voice counts in how the investment is spent

Recently funded projects


The Common Lot

The Common Lot, who are leading on the conversations about how to invest £20m, are recruiting ‘Community Researchers’. 


These are members of the community who can help spread the word and reach more people to hear their views. Community Researchers will be paid for their involvement.

We need your vote

Once we know what our priorities are, we will be inviting you to vote on what and who we should fund to deliver projects and ideas.


Details to follow and updates on projects funded will be found on the projects page.

How to apply...

There are two different ways to apply:

Below you can complete a short Expression of Interest form , or submit a short video (up to 3 minutes) telling us about yourself. If you need support, whether that’s help with completing forms, translation of information into a different language, or accessibility, we will provide it. Closing date for applications is midday 4th June.



Request materials in a format that suits you:

We want to make applying as easy and inclusive as possible so please email us if you have any particular needs that we can help with.

Expression of Interest Form:

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Submit a short video:

This form is to be completed by people submitting Video Applications Only.

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