Salford to receive up to £20 million to transform Pendleton through community regeneration projects
The funding has been announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review, and will support changes that communities want to see over the next 10 years.
Pendleton was chosen as one of only 25 “trailblazer” areas across the UK to receive the funds.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will now work with partners in the trailblazer areas to develop schemes and provide a direct route in to Whitehall.
MHCLG said the money would “support improvements people can see on their doorstep, champion local leadership, foster community engagement and strengthen social cohesion.”
Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “‘Trailblazer neighbourhoods’ is a really forward-thinking initiative and we welcome the government’s announcement that Pendleton will be one of 25 areas across the UK to receive up to £20m over the next decade.
“We await further details from government about how this programme will be delivered, but crucially this will support investment, community-led regeneration and cohesion, and improve joined up work with government to make a real difference to the lives of local people.
“We will support local people to make sure the benefits are felt as widely as possible by people who need it the most.”
More details on the ‘Trailblazer neighbourhoods’ programme is available.
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