Be part of Pride in Place - apply to become a Board member
We are looking for people to join a Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.
What is a Neighbourhood Board?
A Neighbourhood Board helps make local decisions about your area.
The Board will:
- Create a 10-year plan for the area
- Decide how funding should be spent
- Make sure plans reflect real community needs
- Work with local people and groups
- Track progress, providing challenge and guidance as the programme develops
- Speak up for the neighbourhood as an advocate and ambassador.
We will oversee delivery of the programme and ensure all funding meets legal requirements.
About the role
Each area will have its own Board, led by an independent Community Chair.
This is a volunteer role. You do not need past board experience.
You will help guide changes in your area over the next 10 years.
You will:
- Go to meetings and take part in key decision-making
- Share your ideas and local knowledge
- Make fair decisions for the whole community
- Follow the Board’s Code of Conduct
- Support open and honest decision making
- Join training and support sessions.
Boards will meet more often at the start of the programme while the Regeneration Plan and first Investment Plan are developed. Ongoing meeting frequency will be decided by the Board.
Who we are looking for
We want people from different backgrounds and experiences.
You do not need special skills or experience.
We are looking for people who:
- Live or work in the Pride in Place neighbourhood (at least 51% of Board members must do so)
- Care about their community
- Understand local issues and have strong connections to the community
- Are fair and respectful
- Support equality and inclusion
- Can listen and work with others
- Are willing to learn.
We welcome people from:
- Local communities
- Community groups
- Voluntary organisations
- Faith groups
- Local businesses.
Equality and inclusion
We want Boards to reflect the people who live in each area.
We strongly encourage people who are often left out of decision-making to apply.
How to apply
Please send a short expression of interest. Tell us:
- Your connection to the area
- What you can bring to the Board
- Why you want to join.
You can apply in two ways:
- A written statement (up to 500 words), or,
- A short video (3–5 minutes).
Send your application to: community@manchester.gov.uk
For videos: You can attach a file or send us a link (such as OneDrive or Google Drive). A simple phone recording is fine.
Deadline: Midnight, Monday 15 June 2026.
Expenses and support
We want everyone to be able to take part. We will cover reasonable expenses to support participation.
What happens next?
- Applications will be reviewed by the Neighbourhood Chair
- We will look for a good mix of people and skills
- Some applicants may be invited to an informal chat
- Final decisions will then be made.