Stronger communities
Backing the relationships, spaces and groups that bring neighbours together.
PRIDE IN PLACECARLISLE · CUMBRIA
Proud of
our patch.
Raffles & Morton is one of 169 neighbourhoods chosen for the expanded Pride in Place Programme - a UK Government commitment to the places most often overlooked. Locally, that means £20 million over the next decade, with decisions made here by residents, not Westminster. We're currently recruiting members to join the neighbourhood board.
ABOUT PRIDE IN PLACE
A new deal for neighbourhoods like ours.
Raffles & Morton is one of 169 neighbourhoods chosen for the expanded Pride in Place Programme - a UK Government commitment of up to £5 billion into 250 places over the next decade. Locally, that means £20 million over ten years for Raffles & Morton, with decisions made here by residents.
Pride in Place moves away from short-term funding pots and councils bidding against each other. It's long-term, hyper-local, and led by the people who live here.
Thriving places
A busier high street, better public spaces, and amenities the area can be proud of.
People in control
Decisions about local funding made locally, by a board of residents.
PRIDE IN PLACE
What the programme means for Raffles & Morton at a glance.
- £20m
- of funding for the neighbourhood
- 10 yrs
- duration of the programme
- 2026
- established this year
WHERE THE MONEY CAN GO
Examples of areas funding could shape
No projects are funded yet. These are examples of the kinds of areas the funding could support. Residents will decide what actually gets backed.
COMMUNITY SPACES
Places to gather
Halls, hubs and meeting spots where neighbours can come together.
EXAMPLE THEMEGREEN SPACES
Parks & paths
From pocket parks to walking routes, tell us where green space would matter most.
EXAMPLE THEMECOMMUNITY SUPPORT
Help for residents
Backing the local groups and services that look out for people here.
EXAMPLE THEME
LATEST
News from the neighbourhood
No updates yet.
We'll post events, funding news and project updates here as the programme gets under way. Drop your idea below to be among the first to hear.
Get involvedHAVE YOUR SAY
Tell us what would make the biggest difference where you live.
It takes two minutes. Every idea is read and helps shape what the Pride in Place funding gets spent on in Raffles & Morton.