Pride in Place – Slade Green | London Borough of Bexley

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.

Goals and themes
Tell us your views
The Slade Green Neighbourhood Board

Goals and themes

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:

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Thriving places

Stronger communities

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Taking back control

Identified themes cover:

Public spaces

High streets and heritage

Housing

Skills

Employability and business growth

Community cohesion

Health and wellbeing

Transport

Safety and security

Families

Early years and education

The funds will be managed by Slade Green Neighbourhood Board, which will comprise of community leaders and organisers; local businesses and social enterprises; cultural, arts, heritage and sporting organisations; as well as public agencies and anchor institutions, all operating in the area. The Board will be closely supported by the London Borough of Bexley.

People who live and work within the boundary set by Government - running from Northend Road to the River Darent, and from Howbury Lane to the River Thames - will be asked to give their views through surveys, workshops and community events. These will be vital in developing plans for how and where the £20m funding is allocated.

Tell us your views

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.

You might start to see our engagement partners, Sonar DISC, out and about in the area. They will be conducting interviews, completing surveys and having community conversations, but you can also tell us your views online.

Tell us online

You can complete the survey online via our Ask Bexley platform.

Only complete this survey if:

you live or work in Slade Green
aged 13 or over

Take part now

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The Slade Green Neighbourhood Board

Help shape how £20 million is invested in your area

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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

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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

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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.