The Central Luton Neighbourhood Board will be responsible for developing the Plan and delivering projects that the community have identified that will make a real difference to Central Luton where they live.

The overarching aims of the programme are:

  • stronger communities
  • thriving places
  • taking back control

The programme is

Community led

the neighbourhood board will be made up of local people

Flexible

the board can choose what to invest in and when

Long term

funding is over 10 years providing certainty and security giving the opportunity to create lasting change

Supportive

the programme will empower people to build skills and confidence needed to make a difference to their neighbourhood and communities

The Neighbourhood Board

  • Will have at least eight members
  • Have a majority (at least 75%) of members who live or work within the neighbourhood board boundary
  • Broadly reflect the range and diversity of people who live in the area eg in relation to age, ethnicity, gender, faith, disability, and income levels
  • Include the local MP and at least one ward councillor
  • Have more residents and people who live or work in Central Luton than elected representatives

Role of the Neighbourhood Board

  • Oversee community engagement, shape a shared local vision, and guide the future investment into each of the respective areas
  • Collectively lead on the development of the Pride in Place Plan for the Central Luton
  • Decide how funding will be spent
  • Support delivery of the Plan
  • Include people with a strong connection to the area such as:
    • residents
    • local businesses
    • grassroots campaigners
    • workplace representatives
    • faith and community leaders
    • other relevant organisations
  • Work in partnership with the local MP Rachel Hopkins and Luton Council to develop the Plan and distribute funding
  • Board members will have an equal right to vote on board issues

If you are interested in being a member of the board, click here.

If you are interested in being the independent Chair of the board, click here.