Another major step has been taken on plans for £20m community-led investment in Carlton and the surrounding area over the next 10 years.
The Government has signed off on Carlton’s Pride in Place submission plans for the framework for how it will use the investment, which includes using it as effectively a starting point to attract more investment in the town.
The programme will now move into delivery – marking a significant milestone in a once-in-a-generation plan shaped directly by local people.
David S Stewart OBE, Chair of the Greater Carlton Neighbourhood Board, said: “This is a hugely positive moment for Greater Carlton. This programme has been shaped by our communities, and this endorsement means we can now move forward with confidence and purpose.
“We are committed to ensuring residents remain at the heart of delivery, with visible progress that makes a real difference to people’s lives.”
“The Pride in Place programme is driven by a commitment to putting residents first, ensuring that investment reflects the real needs, ambitions and voices of the community. The plan will deliver targeted improvements across Greater Carlton, supporting safer neighbourhoods, stronger local economies, better health outcomes and increased opportunities for people of all ages.
Gedling MP Michael Payne said the approval was ‘fantastic news’ for residents and businesses.
“The approval of this plan is a clear vote of confidence in Greater Carlton and its future.
“We’ve listened carefully to what our communities have told us, and this investment will help deliver safer neighbourhoods, more opportunities for young people, stronger local centres and improved wellbeing across the borough.”
The programme will begin delivering benefits from Year 1, including support for community organisations, improvements to green spaces, investment in sports facilities, and initiatives to strengthen local retail centres and high streets.
Over time, the programme will expand to include skills development, business support, heritage investment and community-led initiatives, ensuring long-term, sustainable change across the area.
The plan forms part of a wider 10-year vision to transform Greater Carlton, improving quality of life for more than 53,000 residents who live across the area, and creating a stronger, more resilient local economy.
The programme represents a £20 million investment over 10 years and replaces the previous Long-Term Plan for Towns (LTPfT) and Plan for Neighbourhoods programmes, which have been reformed and rebranded by Government since 2024.
