Community leaders sought to help transform Paignton
The town's been given £20 million pride in place funding
Ideas are being sought for how best to spend £20 million in Paignton as well as residents to help join the decision-making board.
The pride in place funding has been confirmed over the next 10 years for 'community led projects designed to improve life chances'.
Community leaders in the areas formerly known as Blagdon and Blatchcombe, including Kings Ash, Collaton St Mary and the western edge of Paignton, are being invited to shape how a multi-million-pound fund could improve their neighbourhoods.
The area, which covers around 7,000 people, is part of Phase Two of the Government’s Pride in Place programme.
Cllr David Thomas, Leader of Torbay Council and member of the Torbay and Torquay Place Leadership Boards said: ‘‘This funding is a huge opportunity for Paignton, and we want local people to help shape what happens next. Pride in Place is about more than money — it’s about giving decision making back to the community and creating a long term plan based on what matters most to local people.
"This announcement comes after Torquay received similar funding for the whole of the town. After having their 10-year vision approved by government in March, The Torquay Place Leadership Board is due to start funding its first activities at the end of the month.
"If you are interested in being part of this exciting project, applications to join the board as a member and/or chairperson are open until 1 May with a simple form to apply here."