Today (23 January 2026), Luke Myer MP and Mayor Chris Cooke hosted a public drop-in at Park End Family Hub, giving residents the chance to shape how the £20 million Park End Pride in Place Fund should be spent.

The fund, secured by Luke from government, will provide £2 million a year for ten years to support long term renewal in Park End. The drop-in gave residents space to share their priorities in person, with ideas gathered across housing, safety, green spaces, transport, education, jobs and community life.

Residents raised a strong desire to rebuild a sense of community, with calls for more youth provision, more community spaces, and accessible activities for both young people and older residents. There was clear support for practical improvements to parks and green spaces, including better equipment, seating, and ideas such as orchards or improved playground facilities. Concerns about safety and pride in the area were also raised, including a need for higher standards in the private rented sector, action on parking pressures near schools, flytipping and dog waste, and the impact of off-road bikes. Residents highlighted the importance of visible community policing, CCTV, and preventative youth diversionary activities, alongside better environmental enforcement.

Others pointed to the need for adult education and skills provision, including FE and adult classes based in the community, and a clearer pathway into local jobs for Park End residents.

Luke Myer MP said:

“Thank you to everyone who came to share ideas for Park End. For me this is about making an impact with this money, but also restoring people’s voice to make a difference in the community. This event is what it’s about: people being honest about what is not working, but also hopeful about what Park End can become. From safer streets and better parks to youth services, housing standards and local jobs, residents were clear about the priorities. This fund is about listening first, then delivering. If you could not make it to the drop in, I really encourage you to fill in the online survey so your voice is part of what happens next.”

Residents can continue to share their views by completing the survey online. All feedback will help shape how the funding is used over the coming years, ensuring investment reflects what the community has asked for.