People who live and work in Slade Green will see up to £20 million of Government investment in the area over the next decade.
How that money is spent will be determined through surveys, workshops and community events for local people - and the funds will be managed by a Board with a majority of members who are based locally.
Slade Green is one of 40 localities in England that will benefit from the national Government’s ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’ programme, in Phase 2 of the Pride in Place scheme.
Slade Green is one of 40 localities in England that will benefit from the national Government’s ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’ programme, in Phase 2 of the Pride in Place scheme.
The money can be spent on a wide range of things aligned to the three goals of the programme:
Thriving places
Stronger communities
Taking back control
Identified themes cover:
We want to understand how people feel about the area and identify opportunities to make Slade Green an even better place to live, work and visit. Your feedback is important and will directly shape future priorities and improvements in the area.
Our online survey has now come to an end, but our engagement partners (Sonar DISC) are still out and about engaging with people in the Slade Green area.
Our engagement partners will be conducting interviews, completing surveys and having community conversations.
Help shape how £20 million is invested in your area
We have now recruited the Neighbourhood Board, following strong interest from across the area, with more than 60 applications received. The selection process was highly competitive and attracted many high-quality candidates, reflecting the commitment and enthusiasm of local residents, community organisations and local businesses.
The final Board has been selected to provide a broad mix of skills, experience, perspectives and community connections, helping to ensure it can effectively represent the area and support delivery of the Pride in Place programme.
The first Board meeting was held on 9 September and governance arrangements were formally considered. Once approved, the governance documents will be published here.
Board members will act as a voice for their communities, helping to ensure that decisions are informed by local knowledge and reflect the priorities, aspirations and needs of local people.
Meet the Interim Pride in Place Chair
Kevin McLaren is the new interim Chair for Pride in Place Slade Green. As a local pastor, he has lived and worked in Slade Green for 40 years. He is looking forward to hearing your views.
The role of board member
They will:
- help local people have a real say in how the £20 million is spent
- work with others to make Slade Green a better place to live and work
- support projects that boost community pride, improve local spaces, and create new opportunities
- be part of something that will leave a lasting impact for future generations
What the board will be doing
- attending a monthly board meeting in the local area, sometimes in person and sometimes online
- spending a few hours a month making connections and talking to people
- you will get support to shine in this role, with guidance and training, working with a friendly and supportive group of people
- early work will focus on listening to the community and shaping a shared vision
Board members were selected in August 2026.
Meet the board, community and advisory members
The Slade Green Neighbourhood Board is made up of:
- 15 members (voting)
- 4 elected members
- 11 community members
- 3 advisory members (non-voting)
Board members (voting)
Kevin McLaren
Chair
Daniel Francis
MP for Bexleyheath & Crayford
Councillor David Leaf
The Leader of Bexley Council
Councillor Donna Briant
For Slade Green & Northend Ward
Councillor Stefano Borella
For Slade Green & Northend Ward
Afia Yeboah Owoyale
Andre Squire
Jonathan Smith
Melanie Hudson
Patricia Calera-Marco
Paul Wellington
Sandra Fox
Sophie Chaise
Sujatha Thaladi
Temitope Makinde
Meeting minutes and papers
September 2026
Meeting minutes
Papers
- Slade Green Pride in Place - Programme procurement brief and proposal - Pride in Place Plan
- Appendix E Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between London Borough of Bexley (accountable body) and Slade Green and Crayford Marshes neighbourhood board
- Slade Green and Crayford Marshes Pride in Place - Neighbourhood Board - Governance Framework and Supporting Documents
- Slade Green and Crayford Marshes Neighbourhood Board - 09/09/2026 - briefing note on funding
- Pride in Place - Placemaking Team Procurement proposal for Slade Green Neighbourhood Board
- London Borough of Bexley - Consultancy Services - Delivery Support for Pride in Place Programme - Slade Green
*The above Meeting minutes and Papers in PDF format may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you would like to understand any of the PDF documents in more detail, or request any PDF documents in an accessible format, please email PrideinPlace@bexley.gov.uk
Board member documents
- Code of Conduct
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Due Diligence Policy for Funding Recipients
- Terms of reference
- Neighbourhood Board Declaration of Interests Form (Fillable PDF)
- *Pride in Place boundary
- *The above 'Pride in Place boundary' map in PDF format is not suitable for users of assistive technology. If you would like to understand any details about the boundary, please email PrideinPlace@bexley.gov.uk