Unlocking potential for Bedworth’s future
Believe in Bedworth is a new initiative to support positive, long-term change in the town.
Pride in Place programme
Running from Collycroft to Keresley Village, and incorporating Bedworth town centre, the area is one of 75 in England that will benefit from phase 1 of central government’s ‘Pride in Place’ programme (formerly Plan for Neighbourhoods). People who live and work in Bedworth will see up to £20 million of investment over the next 10 years. But hopefully that’s just the start.
The funds will be managed by the Bedworth Neighbourhood Board, which comprises community groups, charities, politicians, the police and businesses operating in the area and is closely supported by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.
We believe the best future for our town will be shaped by the people and organisations who care deeply about it, and want to make positive change, together.
There are three goals of the programme, and money can be spent on a wide range of things aligned to these:
Thriving Places
Stronger Communities
Taking Back Control
Our Vision & Plan
We spoke to hundreds of people who live, work and visit Bedworth in our survey which closed at the beginning of November 2025, the outcomes of which have been vital in developing our plans for how and where the £20 million funding should be allocated.
Local charity Warwickshire and Solihull Community and Voluntary Action were asked to undertake the engagement with the community. The initial survey is now closed, but we will be communicating and asking for feedback as soon as the project goes live in 2026.
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Timeline
June
2025
Board Established
The Bedworth Neighbourhood Board held its first meeting at the Bedworth Ex – Servicemen’s Club. We had representatives from community groups, charities, faith organisations, the Police, Schools and politicians.
July
2025
Believe in Bedworth
At the Board’s July meeting we agreed on the ‘Belive in Bedworth’ name.
September
2025
Engagement
September saw us launch our community engagement, from surveys to meetings and events, we aimed to hear from anyone who lives and works in Bedworth
October
2025
Launch
To launch Believe in Bedworth we held a Community Fun Day to celebrate and connect with residents
November
2025
submission
The Board submitted its Plan including a 10-year Vision and a 4-year investment Plan 2026-2030
March
2026
Assessment
MHCLG will assess all plans by March 2026
April
2026
delivery
Once the plan is accepted we will be able to start delivering against the community’s priorities with initial funding released.
March
2036
Close out
The national 10-year Plan for Neighbourhoods programme comes to an end.
This is an important time for Bedworth, and we want to do our upmost to get the plan right for the people who live and work in the town.
Cllr Nicky King, Portfolio Holder for Business and Regeneration, NBBC.
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