Pride in place Featherstone

Featherstone has been awarded £20 million Pride in Place funding. This will be provided by the UK Government over a ten-year period.

This £2 million a year can help improve all sorts of things in Featherstone. This includes things like

• community centres

• parks

• local facilities

• streets

• public spaces

It can also support projects that help people and bring the community closer together.

Featherstone is a small town with a big personality. It’s been around for hundreds of years. It even appears in the Domesday Book of 1086. This shows just how long people have lived and worked here. Featherstone is known for its:

• friendly community spirit

• proud mining heritage

• major rugby trophies

Regeneration isn’t just about celebrating the past, it’s about looking forward and creating a bright future. We want today’s residents, and future generations to be proud of their town.

That is why we want local people to shape how the money is spent. Each year, we will be asking you what you think, what you hope to see change, and how you feel we are doing with the improvements as we begin to make them.

Keep an eye on your local social media pages, and on notice boards around town for information on the latest engagement sessions.

All feedback will help shape the future of your town.

Any questions or comments, please email us at FeatherstonePrideinPlace@wakefield.gov.uk