Pride in Place postcards invite Scarborough residents to have their say on town's future

The Scarborough Neighbourhood Board is inviting people to its Pride in Place Forum at The Street on Lower Clark Street on Friday, September 11, as the programme moves into its next stage of delivery.

Three short presentation sessions will take place at 5.30pm, 6.15pm and 7pm, giving residents the opportunity to find out more about Pride in Place, the projects moving forward and the role of the Neighbourhood Board.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and speak to Board members in person.

Pride in Place is a long-term investment programme focused on supporting local priorities, strengthening communities and helping Scarborough continue to grow as a vibrant place to live, work and visit.

The programme is led locally through the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board and brings together community representatives, businesses, local organisations, elected representatives and North Yorkshire Council to help shape improvements across the town.

Over the next 10 years, up to £19.5 million of Pride in Place funding will support projects that improve public spaces, encourage investment, strengthen community activity and help build pride and confidence across Scarborough.

The programme is focused on visible improvements, community involvement and making sure local people continue to have a voice in shaping the future of the town.

The forum comes as Pride in Place begins moving from planning and engagement into delivery, with the first agreed projects starting to progress.

Heath Samples, Chair of the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board, said: “Over the past few months, we have talked a lot about Pride in Place and what the programme could mean for Scarborough.

“We are now reaching the point where people will start to see the first projects moving forward.

“We want people to understand what is happening, why decisions are being made and how they can continue to be involved.

“The forum is an opportunity to come along, hear where we are now and what happens next, and ask us questions directly.

“If you've received one of our postcards, we hope you'll join us.”

The Scarborough Neighbourhood Board provides local strategic leadership for Pride in Place, while North Yorkshire Council acts as the accountable body.

Places at the forum are free, but booking in advance is required to help manage numbers.

Anyone who cannot attend will still be able to find out what was discussed, with the presentations being recorded and made available online afterwards.

Residents can also continue to have their say through the Pride in Place Scarborough Commonplace hub, where they can find out more about the programme and projects and share their views about Scarborough.

Residents can scan the QR code on their postcard or visit the Pride in Place Scarborough Commonplace hub, https://scarborough-pride-in-place.commonplace.is/en-GB/ to find out more and book their place.