Council Leader Jane Meagher has welcomed up to £20m of UK Government funding for four communities in Edinburgh.
The Pride in Place Programme funding was announced today (12 December).
Council Leader Jane Meagher said:
The government’s £20m investment over the next 10 years in Niddrie, Bingham, Magdalene and The Christians is wonderful news. The long-term certainty this brings is incredibly helpful for communities and partners alike. This is a vibrant and active community with a clear passion for shaping their own future, and this sustained funding will not only boost their hard work, it will directly give them a voice in deciding how the money is invested over the next decade. It’s an approach we are keen to learn from.
The announcement strongly aligns with the council’s commitment to put support at the heart of our communities where people need it most. Our city-wide poverty prevention programme, including our neighbourhood prevention partnership, is focused on tackling inequalities and improving access to help.
"We look forward to working closely with the local community to establish a neighbourhood board, and to work with them over the coming years to ensure every pound is invested in line with the needs, priorities and ambitions of their community.