PRIDE in Place is bringing up to £20 million of Government funding to Twerton and Whiteway over the next 10 years.

The community-led programme puts decision making in the hands of local people, and any member of the local community can become involved and play a part.

A new neighbourhood board will be set up to manage the programme and be a champion for the community, led by an independent chairperson following a competitive application process.

The chairperson will be a part-time salaried position and members of the board will be entitled to ‘reasonable expenses’.

Work to bring Pride in Place to life will take place throughout the year, starting with a series of community events running from February 27 to March 8.

These events will provide a space for the community to come together and explore ideas and ambitions for the project.

Events will take place in The Annex, Bath Foyer, a space made available with support from housing association Curo, with other activities held across the neighbourhood.

Cllr Kevin Guy, leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “We have written to all addresses in the area.

“If you get a letter, please spare a few minutes to read about Pride in Place and how you can get involved.

“It is an amazing opportunity for people who live and work in the area to make changes that will improve opportunities for everybody in Twerton and Whiteway.

“One of the first issues the board will be asked to look at is the project boundary.

“A change of boundary is fully supported by ward councillors who have been campaigning for Whiteway to be fully included.”

Cllr Paul Roper, cabinet member for economic and cultural sustainable development, said: “We strongly encourage the Twerton and Whiteway community to get involved at the upcoming events as well as the wider Pride in Place programme.

“Neighbourhoods and communities are not defined by lines on maps.

“They are formed of groups of people who have meaningful relationships and a shared sense of place, identity, or purpose.

“From residents to businesses, charities to clubs, all are welcome to participate.”

Applications for the role of independent chairperson and expressions of interest for neighbourhood board positions will open in mid‑February.

Anybody who is ‘from,’ living, or working in the Twerton and Whiteway ward, holds a prominent role in the community, or has a passion for the place will be eligible to apply for the chairperson role or board positions when the application process opens.

People can sign up for alerts about the roles online and find more details on a council portal.

The £5 billion Pride in Place fund was launched in November, 2025, giving local communities the opportunity to receive investment of up to £20 million of funding and support over 10 years to make long-term improvements.

Led by local residents, businesses, and community groups, the fund is to give power to local communities to deliver ‘real improvements that matter to local people’.