Issue - meetings

To receive a verbal updated from Thomas Speed, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

RESOLVED –

That the Verbal Update from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government be noted.

Thomas Speed, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) provided a verbal update on the renamed “Pride in Place Programme”. The Board were informed that there were several key milestones over the coming months:

·       28^th November 2025 – submission of the Regeneration Plan.

·       December 2025 /January 2026 – review of submissions by the MHCLG, to include asking of questions for clarification, followed by confirmation and memorandum of understandings.

·       Spring 2026 – Funding and the start of delivery.

It was understood by MHCLG that the plan would be indicative rather than final, as it outlined a 10 year vision. Updates on what had been achieved would be required at the end of each year, and funding would not be clawed back where there were valid reasons for change or slippage. It was key that decisions should be grounded in the community, and that engagement work had been carried out. During discussion, Mr Speed was positive about the work submitted so far.

Mr Speed advised the Board that the Pride in Place Programme was being extended to a further 170 smaller geographical locations.

RESOLVED –

That the Verbal Update from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government be noted.