Board Members

The board will bring together residents, local businesses, grassroots campaigners, workplace representatives, faith, and community leaders and those with a deep connection to their area. The local authority and the local MP must approve the final board selection, which will include local residents. Neighbourhood Boards must also include the relevant local MP and at least one ward councillor. They should be resident-led, to ensure that they are representative of the communities that they serve. The boards must ensure there are more residents and people who live or work in the area on the board than there are elected representatives.

To encourage diverse and inclusive boards, the chair will want to consider membership from the following groups:

• community leaders, organisers and activists, such as local charities, faith groups, community groups, neighbourhood forums, youth groups or social clubs
• local businesses and social enterprises, such as key local employers, the local Chamber of Commerce or Business Improvement District, registered social housing providers or Co-operatives
• cultural, arts, heritage and sporting organisations, such as local sports clubs or sporting organisations, local heritage groups or local museums and arts spaces
• public agencies and anchor institutions, such as local schools, higher education and further education institutions, local health care providers, or relevant representatives from local authorities

This list is non-exhaustive, and membership will depend on the local context.

Further information on the programme can be found on the Government guidance page, Plan for Neighbourhoods: prospectus and tools.