Pride in Place: Have Your Say

Pride in Place: Investing in St Raphael's Estate

I'm really pleased to share some positive news for St Raph's.

We've secured £20 million of long-term funding for St Raph's: £2 million every year for the next decade!

It has been selected to benefit from the Government’s Pride in Place programme, bringing long-term investment to improve our neighbourhood and support local priorities.

This is a major opportunity to deliver real change where it matters most: cleaner streets, safer communities, better spaces, and stronger local services.

But the most important question is simple:

What matters most to you?

A Community-Led Approach

Pride in Place is about putting local people at the heart of decisions. Instead of top-down plans, this investment will be shaped by residents, community groups, and local voices.

That means:

  • Listening to your experiences of living in St Raphael's Estate

  • Understanding the issues that matter most day-to-day

  • Working together to create practical, lasting improvements

Your input will help guide how funding is used, from quick local fixes to bigger long-term projects.

What Could This Funding Support?

The programme is flexible, but it focuses on:

  • Improving public spaces and local environments

  • Supporting community facilities and activities

  • Tackling safety and anti-social behaviour

  • Creating opportunities for young people and families

  • Strengthening local organisations and community life

Have Your Say

This is your chance to shape the future of St Raphael's Estate.

Take a few minutes to complete the survey below and tell me where you would like to see this investment put: