Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched the Pride in Place Impact Fund, a £1.5 million initiative aimed at improving community spaces, parks, high streets, and public areas across the city. The initiative is designed to strengthen neighbourhoods, foster community connections, and give residents a sense of pride in their local area. Project selection will be guided by the community, allowing residents, local organisations, charities, and businesses to nominate initiatives they believe should receive funding. Funding for the Pride in Place Impact Fund comes from the UK Government, which announced last year that Stoke-on-Trent would be among 95 areas receiving support. Unlike the larger programme, the Impact Fund is open to projects across Stoke-on-Trent, provided they involve physical improvements that create a lasting impact; routine maintenance and operational costs are not eligible.