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Pride in Place neighbourhood - Paston, Gunthorpe and Welland
Pride in Place is a Government funded programme. It is aimed at putting power into the hands of local people in some of the most in-need neighbourhoods across the UK, so that they can decide how to regenerate their local area. Paston, Gunthorpe and Welland together are to receive £2m every year for the next 10 years to spend on projects that will make a difference to the area.
About the area
Paston, Gunthorpe and Welland are established communities with strong local identity and a shared ambition for the future. As a Pride in Place neighbourhood, the area will benefit from long-term, community-led investment aimed at tackling inequalities, strengthening local assets, and building pride in place.
Through the Pride in Place Programme, residents, local organisations and partners will work together to shape priorities and deliver improvements that reflect what matters most locally. This includes investment in community spaces, infrastructure, opportunities for young people, and initiatives that strengthen local pride and identity.
The programme is built on three key objectives
- Stronger communities
- Thriving places
- Taking back control
Help shape the future of your neighbourhood
Through our Listening Exercises, we will give you the opportunity to share what matters most to you about your neighbourhood. We want to hear what you think works well, what needs to change, and what would make your neighbourhood a better place to live.
We would like to hear from as many residents as possible to ensure a wide range of voices are heard, and to build a clear picture of local priorities and experiences.
Visit our Listening Exercise page to complete our survey and find events in your area.
Paston, Gunthorpe and Welland Neighbourhood Board
Neighbourhood Boards were established through an open and inclusive recruitment process, led locally in line with national guidance. Applications were invited from residents, community groups, businesses and stakeholders, with individuals selected based on their experience, insight and commitment to improving the neighbourhood.
The Neighbourhood Board is representative, balanced and community-focused, bringing together a diverse mix of voices to shape local priorities. The Board engages with residents and partners to set local priorities aligned to Pride in Place.
Neighbourhood Board Members
The list below details the members of the Paston, Gunthorpe and Welland Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board and their connection to the area.
- Jonathan Jelley MBE JP - Chair - Works across Paston, Gunthorpe and Welland
- Steve Warburton - Vice Chair - Gunthorpe resident
- Andrew Pakes MP - Board Member - MP for Peterborough
- Sandra Bond - Board Member - Gunthorpe resident and Ward Councillor
- Chris Cooper - Board Member - Gunthorpe resident
- Sufyan Sadiq - Board Member - Works in Welland
- Janine Baxter - Board Member - Paston resident
- Ruth Beesley - Board Member - Works in Paston
- Amber Oberg - Board Member - Works across Paston, Gunthorpe and Welland
- Youth Representative - Board Member - Paston resident
Governance documents
The Neighbourhood Board will operate within a clear governance framework to ensure transparency and accountability. We will publish the following documents once available:
- Terms of Reference
- Code of Conduct
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Published Declarations of Interest
Meetings and papers
Once available, we will publish the following documents for transparency:
- Meeting agendas
- Meeting papers
- Meeting minutes