Brinnington Pride in Place Board invites residents to help shape £20 million investment

People in Brinnington are being invited to help shape how £20 million of Pride in Place investment is used in their community.

The long-term Government funding is a major opportunity for Brinnington, with decisions about the future of the programme guided by the people who know the area best. A new Brinnington Pride in Place Board has now been appointed and is preparing to meet for the first time.

The newly formed Board brings together 13 local residents, community representatives, public services and decision makers, with local voices at the centre.  

The Board includes Nicola Thompson, Chair of the Brinnington Pride in Place Board; Paul Ansbro, Practice Manager at Brinnington Surgery; Andy Kindness, Brinnington Neighbourhood Sergeant with Greater Manchester Police; Sue Lea; Amanda Daniels; Leigh Curry; Donna Rasheed; Liz Evans; Philip Robinson; Charlee Smith; Navendu Mishra MP; Cllr Dan Oliver, Stockport Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Public Protection; and Cllr Christine Carrigan, Councillor for Brinnington and Stockport Central.  

The Board’s role is to listen to the Brinnington community, champion local priorities and help turn what people say into a long-term Pride in Place plan. 

That plan will help shape how investment is delivered over the coming years, ensuring funding is focused on the opportunities and ambitions that matter most to local people. 

At its first meeting on 17 September, the Board will discuss how people across Brinnington can get involved and share views. Before wider plans are developed, the Board wants to hear from people who live, work, volunteer and spend time in Brinnington, so investment reflects local hopes, challenges and ideas. 

The feedback gathered will help shape priorities for the Pride in Place Plan before it is submitted to Government. 

Residents can get involved in several ways. An online survey is now open, giving people the chance to tell the Board what they love about Brinnington, what could be improved and what they would like to see in the future. 

Community groups can also apply for grants of between £100 and £500 to run their own engagement activities and conversations, helping more local voices be heard. The deadline for applications is 1 September. 

People can also take part through Frozen Friday, where an ice cream van visits neighbourhood locations across Brinnington offering a free ice cream or ice lolly in exchange for ideas and feedback. These will take place on Friday 21st and 28th August.  The feedback gathered through the survey, community conversations, engagement grants and Frozen Friday events will help shape priorities for Brinnington’s Pride in Place Plan before it is submitted to Government. 

Residents can find out more on how to apply for a community engagement grant, complete the survey and view upcoming events at Stockport Council’s Pride in Place Brinnington page 

Nikki Thompson, Chair of the Brinnington Pride in Place Board, said:

“Brinnington is my home and I am incredibly proud to be working alongside residents, community organisations and partners to help shape its future.

“This investment is a real opportunity, but it can only succeed if local people are at the heart of every decision. Before the Board starts making plans, we want to listen. We want to hear what people love about Brinnington, the challenges they face and their ideas for the future.

” Whether you’ve lived here all your life, recently moved to the area or spend time here through work, volunteering or local groups, your voice matters and we want to hear from you.”

Navendu Mishra MP for Stockport said:

“Pride in Place is a great opportunity for Brinnington, and I am proud to support Chair Nikki Thompson and a Board that is passionate about making a difference for local people.

As we prepare for our first meeting in September, I encourage residents to get involved, share their ideas and help shape the future of Brinnington. Every voice matters, and together we can make sure this investment delivers lasting benefits for the community.”

Cllr Dan Oliver, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Public Protection at Stockport Council, said:

“In Stockport, we want every community to feel heard, valued and able to shape the places they call home. Brinnington has an incredibly strong community, and Pride in Place gives us a real opportunity to work with residents to build on that strength.

“Listening to local people has to be at the heart of this work. By bringing residents, community groups, partners and the Council together, we can make sure this investment is shaped by what Brinnington wants and needs and focused on creating lasting benefits for the neighbourhood.”