Your chance to be a community champion in charge of £40m for Luton neighbourhoods
Applications are open to find community champions to decide how £40 million of new funding will be spent in two neighbourhoods in the town.
Two neighbourhood boards in Marsh Farm and the central ward will bring together residents, businesses and community organisations to understand how the funding should be spent.
Central Luton covers a section of the town centre, parts of Park Town and a small section of Farley ward.
The government revealed up to £20 million in funding for the areas over the next decade as part of its Pride in Place programme.
The programme has been created to build strong, resilient and united communities.
The chair and the members of each board should live or work in the neighbourhoods,
Interviews for the chair are scheduled for the end of June, and they will then recruit board members - with interviews due to be held in July.
Those elected will get ideas and views from residents in the area, help shape the vision for the area and decide how the money will be spent.
Interviews for the Chair are scheduled to take place at the end of June. The Chair will then help to co-ordinate recruitment of board members, with interviews for these roles due to be held in July.
Sarah Owen MP said: “The chair of the neighbourhood board is a really important role. They will be someone who works at bringing people together from across Marsh Farm to have their say. They will work closely with local people, organisations, the council and government to ensure the money works first and foremost for Marsh Farm residents.
"I would encourage anyone who cares deeply about making Marsh Farm a better place to live to apply and get involved. This is a chance to make a huge difference."
Rachel Hopkins MP said: “I’m delighted to have secured this £20 million investment for central Luton, which is designed to build local pride and create even stronger local connections.
“I'm looking forward to recruiting an energetic, grassroots chair to work alongside me in delivering Pride in Place – Central Luton. If you’re passionate about our area and you're up for the challenge, please do apply today!"
Applications for the chair close on June 15.