Pride in Place is a government programme designed to give communities the tools and resources they need to shape their neighbourhoods and drive local change. Because residents understand their area best, local people will lead the programme, deciding how Pride in Place funding is used and what priorities should be taken forward.
Over the next 10 years, the programme will provide up to £2 million each year to Littlemoor and Broadwey. A new Neighbourhood Board will create a regeneration plan for the area and make funding decisions that support long-term, positive change across Littlemoor and Broadwey. The board will be led by an Independent Chair.
Most Neighbourhood Board members will be local people. They will be supported by local MP Lloyd Hatton and representatives from Dorset Council.
Community information events and drop-in information sessions
Residents are invited to attend an information event to learn more about the programme.
| Date | Time | Vanue | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 5 March | 2:30 to 4:30pm | Littlemoor Community Library | Drop-in information session |
| Thursday 5 March | 6:30 to 8pm | Littlemoor Community Centre | Community meeting |
| Thursday 12 March | 5 to 6pm | Redlands Leisure Centre - Studio | Community meeting |
| Friday 13 March | 11am to 1pm | Littlemoor Community Centre Cafe | Drop-in session |
| Tuesday 17 March | 4:30 to 5:30pm | Frank Reynolds Centre (336 Dorchester Road) | Community meeting |
| Thursday 16 April | 4pm to 5pm | Bincombe Primary School | Community meeting |
Recruitment of the Neighbourhood Board members and Independent Chair
If you would like to join the neighbourhood board or put yourself forward for the role of chair, you can apply here from Thursday 5 March.
The independent chair will be appointed first.
The role is suitable for someone who:
- cares about the local area
- wants to support positive change
- can guide discussions in a fair, open and balanced way
We are seeking someone who listens well, brings people together, and helps ensure board decisions reflect the needs of the whole community. The role is not open to elected representatives, such as councillors or MPs.
The chair will be selected in early May by a panel including Lloyd Hatton MP and the senior responsible officer for Dorset Council Sam Crowe.
Appointment of Neighbourhood Board members will follow in June, after the appointment of the chair.
How to apply
You can apply to be a board member, an independent chair, or both. We particularly welcome applications from people who live in Littlemoor or Broadwey and are excited by the opportunity for meaningful change.
You don’t need experience for the board member role. Training and support are available.
To learn more about the roles, download the:
Both roles are voluntary, but expenses can be reimbursed. These may include costs such as travel or childcare.
If you are interested in applying but feel unsure, contact us at communitiesforall@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. We would be happy to talk it through with you.
Complete the online application form
You can apply for both roles using the same form.
You will need to provide information that:
- gives brief examples of your involvement in the local community, and
- shows, for the role of Chair, your experience of leadership and collaboration
You will also be asked to provide the details of one referee who can comment on your suitability for the role.
For the Independent Chair role:
- applications close on Sunday 19 April 2026
- interviews will take place on Friday 8 May 2026
For the Board Member role:
- applications close on Friday 22 May 2026
- interviews will take place in early June
Find out more
You can find out more about the national programme by viewing the Pride in Place Programme Prospectus on gov.uk.
Contact communitiesforall@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or speak with your local Dorset Councillor.