Pride in Place
Mixenden and some parts of Illingworth have been included in this Government programme. This means that the area will get £20 million over the next 10 years to fund local improvements. These will be chosen by people who live and work here.
This is a chance to:
- build on the area's strong community spirit and resident leadership;
- tackle long-standing challenges and help create a place people are proud to call home.
For more details, please see: Pride in Place.
What the Neighbourhood Board is
It gives local leadership and oversight for the Pride in Place programme.
The Board will bring together:
- residents;
- community and voluntary organisations;
- local Councillors;
- and local partners/services.
The Board gives local people real influence as they will:
- Make decisions on how funds are used.
- Work with residents to agree local priorities.
- Act as stewards of the long-term vision for the neighbourhood.
The Role of Board Members
What you will do
- Make a Plan with the wider community and set out how funds will be invested over the next 10 years.
- Work with the local MP and Council to show strong local engagement.
- Help set local priorities based on what residents say matters most.
- Oversee investment decisions.
- Monitor progress, outcomes and impact.
- Champion transparency, fairness and inclusion.
- Support collaboration between communities, partners and services.
Time commitment
- Start in May or June 2026.
- At least be available for the first two years.
- Meet every six to eight weeks.
- Have time for any preparation or small task groups.
Induction, officer support and expenses will be provided.
Who can apply
We welcome expressions of interest from people who:
Ideally, you will:
- Live or work in the Pride in Place neighbourhood or have strong connections to it. (A map of the area covered is available on request.)
- Care about the future of the Mixenden neighbourhood.
- Be willing to listen, work with others and contribute.
- Want to support long-term, community-led change.
You do not need previous board experience. Support will be provided and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Support needs and adjustments
Please let us know if you have any support needs or reasonable adjustments that would help you to:
- Apply for the role.
- Take part in any conversations, meetings or events.
- Participate fully as a Board Member, including Board meetings and public-facing activity.
This might include, for example:
- Alternative formats or support with written information.
- Adjustments to meeting times, locations or formats.
- Communication support or access needs.
Sharing this information will help us make sure the right support is in place so everyone can participate fully.
If you would like help to write your statement, please contact us.
How to apply
To view the role profile and download the application form, visit: Pride in Place (Dropbox).
Email your completed form to: inclusive.economy@calderdale.gov.uk.
You can also post or drop off the form. The address is: For the attention of Faye Henderson, Princess Buildings, Princess Street, Halifax. HX1 1TS.
- Close date: Sunday 7th June 2026 (midnight).
What will happen next
- We will review all the forms that we receive by the deadline.
- You may be asked to complete a form to declare if you have any conflicts of interest.
- We may invite you to have an informal chat with us.
Board Members will be appointed in July 2026.
Contact us
We are happy to help. If you have a query or want an informal chat about the role, please email either:
- Faye Henderson, faye.henderson@calderdale.gov.uk;
- or Kate Dearden MP, kate.dearden.mp@parliament.uk.