The Pride in Place Programme (PiPP) Board (Peterlee East) is scheduled to meet on Friday 13 November 2026. The meeting will focus on reviewing and agreeing the Peterlee East Pride in Place 10-Year Vision and Investment Plan, and will also include updates on programme delivery and communications.

Review Investment Plan and Associated Documents

A key item on the agenda is the review and agreement of the draft Peterlee East Pride in Place 10-Year Vision and Investment Plan. This plan is intended to provide a long-term strategic framework for investment and delivery within the neighbourhood. The Board is scheduled to review several sections of the plan, including the Foreword, Section 1: The 10-Year Vision, Section 2: Place and People, Section 3: Community Engagement, Section 4: What we have learned, Section 5: Priorities for change, and Section 6: Delivering the vision together. Following this review, the Board will discuss and agree on priority projects and activities for inclusion in the Years 1-4 Investment Plan. The report pack notes that the draft 10-Year Vision has been subject to public consultation through the Let's Talk platform, with an online survey running from 19 October to 1 November 2026. The plan is scheduled for submission to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) by 30 November 2026.

Programme Update

The meeting will also feature an update on the ongoing Pride in Place programme. This includes information on the recruitment of a Business Representative for the Neighbourhood Board, with Suzanne Chaney, Regional Centre Manager at Castle Dene Shopping Centre, having been appointed. The report pack indicates that the first Phase 2 Pride in Place monitoring return has been submitted to MHCLG, which is a requirement for programme compliance and assurance on expenditure, governance, and delivery.

Community engagement efforts will also be discussed, with a focus on the You Said, We Heard campaign, designed to demonstrate how local feedback has influenced priorities and investment proposals. An update on the Quick Wins fund is also scheduled. This fund aims to support projects delivering visible and meaningful benefits to local communities. Seven applications have been approved to date, including projects supporting young people, health and wellbeing, community connection, culture, and heritage. A further six applications are currently under assessment.

Communications and Marketing

The Board is scheduled to receive an update on communications and marketing activities related to the Pride in Place programme. This includes information on the joint funding of a Communications Officer by all four County Durham Pride in Place Boards, with recruitment expected to commence shortly. Social media activity promoting Pride in Place in Peterlee East has been reviewed, and feedback is being incorporated into the evidence base. Communications will continue to promote approved Quick Win projects and support consultation on the draft Vision. Development of a dedicated Pride in Place website is planned to commence once the Communications Officer is appointed, with Durham County Council's website hosting programme information in the interim.

Next Steps

The meeting will conclude with a discussion on the next steps for the Pride in Place programme. These include the finalisation and submission of the 10-Year Vision and Investment Plan to MHCLG by 30 November 2026. The establishment of thematic working groups aligned to agreed priority intervention areas is also planned. The Board will continue to progress Quick Win project approvals, maintain ongoing community engagement, and develop future grant funding processes. Efforts will also be made to raise programme awareness and encourage continued community participation.

The Pride in Place Programme (PiPP) Board (Peterlee East) is part of a wider initiative by Durham County Council to invest in local communities. The programme aims to deliver up to £20 million of funding over ten years to Peterlee East, with funding comprising approximately 63% capital and 37% revenue. Capacity funding of £541,066 has already been released to support the formation of the Board, recruitment of lead officers, and the local engagement process. The programme is guided by extensive engagement with residents, businesses, and community organisations to ensure local views and priorities shape its development and delivery.