Motherwell MP calls on residents to consider joining new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board

The fund from the UK Government pioneers a new way of deciding how to spend public money on tackling deprivation and improving infrastructure.

Pamela Nash MP, for Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke, is calling on local residents to consider joining the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.

Nash was successful in securing a funding package of £20 million for Forgewood, North Motherwell and Motherwell town centre over the next 10 years from the Pride in Place programme.

The fund from the Labour UK Government pioneers a new way of deciding how to spend public money on tackling deprivation and improving infrastructure.

A new Neighbourhood Board is being established to take forward the project in the Motherwell area.

Nash explained: “I was delighted to secure this long-term investment for Forgewood, North Motherwell and Motherwell town centre that will empower local people to improve their communities.

“The Pride in Place programme puts local people at the heart of the decision-making process, and I can’t wait to see what ideas the Neighbourhood Board will have!

“It’s important that we have range of local voices on the board. If you have the drive, determination and passion for your local area to help it succeed, we’d love to hear from you.”

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For more information, email motherwellprideinplace@northlan.gov.uk

The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Friday, May 22, at 6pm.

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