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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
Paston, Gunthorpe, Welland map

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.

Aerial drone image of Paston, Gunthorpe and Welland

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.

Jonathan Jelley MBE JP is the Chair of the Paston, Gunthorpe and Welland Neighbourhood Board. “I want to help empower local communities to shape their own future and ensure residents have a genuine voice in the long-term decisions that affect their lives. I believe lasting regeneration must be community-led, rooted in local ambition, and focused not only on improving places, but also on restoring hope, aspiration, and opportunity for future generations.”

Neighbourhood Board Members

We expect to announce the Board Members in mid-July.

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
Last updated: 03 July 2026
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