Locals to decide how £60-million is spent on 3 Stoke-on-Trent areas
They'll help the regeneration in Meir North, Bentilee and Ubberley, and Bradeley and Chell Heath
Stoke-on-Trent is launching neighbourhood boards in Meir North, Bentilee and Ubberley, and Bradeley and Chell Heath, where residents will determine the use of £60 million in government funding.
Each area is set to receive £20 million over 10 years as part of the Pride in Place initiative aimed at addressing local deprivation.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is working with MPs and voluntary organisations to set up the boards, which will be composed of local people responsible for creating 10-year regeneration plans.
Plans could involve revitalising shops, improving community spaces, or enhancing skills. Board membership will be finalised in summer 2026, with plans due by February 2027.
Independent chairs will lead the boards to ensure priorities are community-focused.
Over time, the boards may become community-led entities like co-operatives or charities.
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