The Neighbourhood Board will shape the future of Park Wood and Senacre. Over the next ten years, the Board will decide how £20 million is spent on local improvements. We are looking for people who want to take an active role and make a difference.

About the board

The Board will be made up of residents and people with a connection to the area. More than half the members will be residents. It will not be run by the council or the government. The power to make decisions will stay with local people. Board members will also include:

• people from community groups, faith groups, schools and sports clubs
• people from local businesses and housing associations
• the local MP and at least one ward councillor
• people from health or emergency services

The Board will work with local people to create a ten-year Pride in Place Plan. The plan will set out the changes the community wants to see and how they will be prioritised.

Board roles are voluntary and unpaid, but they offer a way to help shape the future of your local area. You can help to:

• make sure decisions are what local people want and need
• keep the programme fair and open to everyone
• set a shared plan for Park Wood and Senacre
• decide the priority of investment
• decide how funding is spent

About you

You do not need qualifications or leadership experience to apply. A commitment to improving the lives of people in the area matters most.

We are looking for people who:

• live, work or are actively involved in Park Wood and Senacre
• want to share the views of the community, not just their own
• will listen to the views of local people and bring their ideas to the Board
• can work with people from different backgrounds and views
• can attend meetings, community events and project groups
• want to learn and develop their skills

The Board will usually meet once a month. Some time to prepare or hold task groups may also be needed. You will be supported by us, a project manager, and an induction to help you get started.

We want the Board to reflect the full diversity of the neighbourhood. We are keen to hear from residents who may not have had a role like this before.

Apply online

To express your interest, use our form to tell us:

• a bit about yourself
• if you are a resident, part of a group, a business or the public sector
• what you would bring to the Board and why it is important to you
• what changes you would like to see and how you would help make it happen

Applications close on 19 June 2026.

Apply for the role

Other ways to apply

You can also send us your expression of interest by recording a short video that covers the points above. Send your video by WhatsApp message to 07756 505751.

What happens next

We will review all applications after the closing date. If your application is successful, we will phone you to explain the next steps.

3ni

We are working with 3ni, a community engagement organisation. They are leading the recruitment and onboarding of the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board and Chair.

We will share all applications with them. They will contact you as part of their selection process.