Hucknall Westville Pride in Place

Westville, Hucknall, will receive £20 million investment over the next 10 years through the Government’s Pride in Place programme. This funding will support projects that improve everyday life from high streets, housing and jobs to health, safety, transport and opportunities for local people.

At the heart of this programme is a commitment to:

• stronger communities
• thriving places
• local people shaping their future

To help deliver this, a Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board will be established, supported by a range of focus groups working on key priorities.

Chair recruitment

We previously invited applications for the Neighbourhood Board Chair and the application stage has now closed. Interviews are due to take place in early July and a further update will be provided once an appointment has been made.

Now open - expression of interest: Neighbourhood Board and Community Focus Groups

We are now inviting expressions of interest from people who want to play a role in shaping the future of Westville.

We are looking for individuals who:

• live, work, volunteer or have strong links to Westville and Hucknall
• bring insight from different sectors, communities or lived experiences
• care about improving opportunities and outcomes for local people
• are willing to work collaboratively and constructively with others

Opportunities will include:

• membership of the Neighbourhood Board
• participation in a thematic focus group
• contributing expertise, local knowledge or community insight to support decision making

What to expect

This is an opportunity to:

• influence how £20 million is invested locally
• help shape a shared vision and priorities for Westville
• work alongside residents, community groups, businesses and public sector partners
• ensure decisions reflect the needs and voices of the whole community

All roles will be voluntary, similar to a community board or trustee role, with support provided by Ashfield District Council. A small expenses allowance may be available to support participation for some roles.

How we will use your expression of interest

We are not asking you to apply for a specific role at this stage.

Instead, we want to understand:

• your experience, interests and connections
• the perspectives you can bring
• how you would like to contribute

We will then:

• review all submissions
• bring together a balanced and representative mix of people
• invite individuals into roles where the skills and perspectives will have the most impact

Time commitment

Time commitments will vary depending on the role, but may include:

• attendance at periodic board or group meetings
• preparation and contribution to discussions
• occasional engagement with the wider community
• involvement in project delivery

Interested?

If you would like to be a part of shaping the future of Hucknall Westville, we would love to hear from you.

The closing date for expressions of interest is 17 July 2026. For an informal discussion, please contact:

• email: healthandwellbeing@ashfield.gov.uk

Or fill in the online form:

• link: Hucknall Westville Pride in Place board and focus group expression of interest form