Residents in Layton and Grange Park are being invited to help shape how £20 million of government funding will be spent.

The funding has been secured through the Government’s Pride in Place initiative which will see £2 million invested each year for the next decade to support local projects, improve community facilities and strengthen the area for future generations.

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has launched a programme of community engagement to ensure the funding reflects the priorities of the people who live and work locally.

Alongside councillors, businesses and community organisations he is inviting residents to attend a series of Ideas Exchange sessions and a Neighbourhood Social, designed to gather views, raise concerns and develop ideas for improvement.

Events will take place at accessible venues across Layton and Grange Park, including The Grange, Layton Library, The Layton Institute and the Argosy Community Centre.

Residents called on to have their voices heard in £20m Pride in Place transformation of Layton and Grange Park | Antonia Stack

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Food and refreshments will be provided to help encourage as many residents as possible to attend.

In addition to the in-person events, an online survey has been launched to give every resident the opportunity to share their ideas with responses helping to shape how the long-term funding is spent.

The survey is available at www.chriswebb.org/prideinplace.

Chris Webb, said: “This investment is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Layton and Grange Park but it must be shaped by the people who live here.

“I’m calling on residents to come along, have their voices heard and help us decide how this funding is used.

“No one knows our community better than the people who live here and I want this process to reflect that from day one.”

The engagement events will run throughout January, February and early March, with full details available online.

Chris Webb, said: “I am determined that this fund delivers real improvements such as youth services, safer streets, green spaces and community facilities.

“Whether you’re a business owner, a young person or a long-term resident, your ideas matter, so please come along and have your voice heard.”

Residents can also complete the survey and find out more about the Pride in Place programme at www.chriswebb.org/prideinplace.