Applications invited for Pride in Place Impact Fund

Applications invited for Pride in Place Impact Fund

Pride in Place Impact Fund

Conwy County Borough Council launches £1.5m Pride in Place Impact Fund to benefit community spaces, parks, high streets and public places across the county.

Conwy County has received £1.5 million from the UK Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund that provides short-term, targeted support.

In Conwy County, the funding aims to deliver visible improvements by March 2027. 
The objectives include:

• Community Spaces – to create, refurbish, or extend facilities and enable community organisations to improve valued local assets
• Public Spaces – to enhance green spaces, play areas, leisure spaces, street furniture or wayfinding.
• High Street Revitalisation – to improve shop frontages, bring vacant premises back into use, and create vibrant town centres.

The application window is now open, and the Council is inviting applications from:

• Community-focused organisations (including town and community councils) to deliver projects in Conwy County where there is clear evidence of local need.
• Businesses in priority towns undertaking projects that contribute to High Street and town centre revitalisation.

The Pride in Place Impact Fund offers capital grants for projects across the county. The projects must include physical improvements that make a lasting difference - routine maintenance and running costs are not eligible.

Cllr Sharon Doleman, Conwy’s Cabinet Member for Sustainable Economy and Communications, said: “I’m delighted the fund is now open for applications and that local communities will be able to decide on suitable projects and enjoy the visible improvements to public and community spaces. I urge community focused organisations and businesses to submit their applications as soon as possible.”

Claire Hughes MP for Bangor Aberconwy said: “When it comes to deciding what their community needs, local people know best. So I’m really pleased the Government is putting power – and funding – into their hands, and look forward to seeing some exciting projects develop.”

Gill German MP for Clwyd North said: “I am delighted to see this money from the UK Government coming to Conwy. The Pride in Place Impact Fund is designed to invest in communities across the country, helping to rebuild pride in local areas through improvements to community facilities, public spaces, and high streets. I know from my work with communities in Clwyd North that there are a number of action-ready projects that could greatly benefit from this funding, and I look forward to seeing applications come forward and the positive impact this investment will have for our local area.”

To find out more, and for a copy of the Full Guidance and Application Form, community-focused organisations and businesses can contact Conwy’s Funding Team on ConwyPip.ImpactFund@conwy.gov.uk

Information is also available online at: Pride in Place Impact Fund - Conwy County Borough Council

The closing date for applications is 17/04/26.

All funded projects must be completed by 31st March 2027.   

Pride in Place Impact Fund:  The UK Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund was announced last year, and Conwy County Borough Council, along with other Local Authorities in Wales, will receive £1.5 million in capital funding over two years. The fund will run until March 2027, with projects chosen and delivered in phases. 
Prospectus:  Pride in Place Impact Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK

The Impact Fund is in addition to the Pride in Place Programme funding awarded for projects in the Mostyn and Tudno neighbourhood of Llandudno.