1. Introduction

Thank you for your interest in joining the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board in Hough Green and Ditton, Widnes. This document provides an overview of the role of board members.

  1. What is Pride in Place?

Pride in Place is a Government-funded programme designed to put power into the hands of local people in some of the most in-need neighbourhoods in the UK, so that they can decide how to regenerate their local area.  Derek Twigg MP has secured Hough Green and Ditton in Widnes as a Pride in Place area. Each participating Pride in Place neighbourhood will receive up to £20 million over 10 years, giving communities direct control over funding to invest in projects that will make a real and lasting difference to the places where they live.

The guiding principle of the Pride in Place programme is that the long-term funding is intended to support communities in shaping their place, and prioritising funding, based on extensive community engagement around three core goals:

  • Building stronger communities
  • Creating thriving places
  • Empowering people to take back control

The programme puts local people in charge through a Neighbourhood Board and community engagement.

  1. Role of Neighbourhood Board members

The Neighbourhood Board will be led by an independent chair and most members of the board must be people who live or work in the area or have a deep connection to it.

A Neighbourhood Board member acts as a community champion, helping to shape the future of their area by identifying local priorities, engaging residents, and contributing to decisions on how funding is invested to improve local infrastructure and services.

Board Members will be chosen by the Chair of the Board, The MP Derek Twigg and    Halton Borough Council

This is a volunteer role. You do not need past board experience. Reasonable expenses will be provided to encourage everyone to be able to participate.

Board members are expected to:

  • Go to meetings and take part in decision-making.
  • Share your ideas and local knowledge
  • Make fair decisions for the whole of the community
  • Follow the Board’s Code of Conduct
  • Support open and honest decision making
  • Join training and support sessions
  1. What sort of person is the Board looking for?

The Board is looking for people from different backgrounds and experiences. The Board are looking for people who:

Live or work in the Pride in Place neighbourhood

  • Care about their community
  • Understand local issues and have strong connections to the community
  • Are fair and respectful
  • Support equality and inclusion
  • Can listen and work with others
  • Are willing to learn.

The Board welcome people from a range of backgrounds, such as residents, community and voluntary groups, faith groups and local businesses.

There is no fixed idea about the role in the community or the profession or job that a potential board member might have. What is important is for the person to have a strong connection with the local community and is excited about the opportunity for meaningful change.

Successful candidates will be required to register any potential conflicts of interest. All Board members will be required to abide by a Code of Conduct and the Nolan Principles (Seven Principles of Public Life).

  1. Time Commitment and Support

The role will typically involve attending Neighbourhood Board meetings, undertaking community engagement, listening activities and putting in to action the plans that are agreed by the Neighbourhood Board.

  1. How to apply for this role

Please send a covering letter and statement (up to 500 words)

  • Your connection to the area
  • What you can bring to the Board
  • Why you want to join.

Please send your application to:  derek.twigg.mp@parliament.uk

Closing date: Noon Wednesday 17th June 2026.

Applications will be reviewed by the Neighbourhood Chair.

A good mix of people and skills will be sought.

Some applicants may be invited to an informal chat.

For more information about the national Pride in Place Programme, visit:

Pride in Place Programme: prospectus – GOV.UK

https://derektwigg.org/prideinplace/ MP’s website link

https://www.facebook.com/haltonbc/ Halton Borough Council Facebook Link

https://x.com/HaltonBC  Halton Borough Council Twitter feed