Rhondda Fach is one of 284 places across the UK to receive up to £20 million over ten years as part of the UK government’s Pride in Place Programme aimed at building stronger communities, creating thriving places and empowering people to take back control with focus on regeneration projects across neighbourhoods in Maerdy, Blaenchellau, Ferndale, Tylorstown, Penrhys, Stanleytown, Pontygwaith, Wattstown, Ynyshir.
Who sits on the Board?
Boards must be Chaired by an independent person and at least 51% of its membership should live or work within the boundaries of the neighbourhood, ensuring that the Board is resident-led. Furthermore, the membership must include at least one ward Councillor and the Member of Parliament.
Mrs Theresa Thomas (Chair)
Mr Keiron Montague
Mr Kelvin Jones
Mr Tom Broadway
Mr Wayne Carter
Chris Bryant MP
Mr Allyn Carter
Ms Erin Villis
Role of Local Authority
While this is a community-led programme, as per the Government Pride in Place guidance the local authority has a crucial role to play in supporting delivery at a local level. The local authority will:
- Be the accountable body for Pride in Place Programme funding at the start of the programme and play a critical role in enabling and supporting the Neighbourhood Board to develop plans for spending.
- Work with the local MP to appoint the Neighbourhood Board Chair
- Work with the local MP to approve the final Board member selection proposed by the Chair
- Support the Neighbourhood Board to develop Pride in Place Plan, setting out a 10-year vision for the area and detailing how funding will be spent in the first 4-year investment cycle.
Upcoming Meetings
Where can you find more information on the work of the Board?
How can you contact the Board?
Email rhonddafachcommunity@outlook.com