Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 4, 2026

Purpose: To provide a progress update on the Plan for Neighbourhoods investment programme, renamed by the Government to the Pride in Place Programme.    To update the delegations of authority for the Pride in Place investment programme (Phase 1) due to changes in scope and delivery timeline. 

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet:-   (i)            Note the continuation of the Barnsley Town Board as the consultative body for the Pride in Place investment programme (Phase 1);   (ii)          Note the continuation of the geographical boundary of the Pride in Place investment programme (Phase 1) as the Barnsley Urban Area;   (iii)         Update the delegations of authority to the Director of Finance to accept £19.087 million funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for the Pride in Place investment programme (Phase 1) over the next 10 years; and   (iv)         Update the delegations of authority to the Executive Director for Growth & Sustainability to approve the Pride in Place Plan, including periodic investment plans over the next 10 years, in consultation with the Barnsley Town Board.