00:01Chelmsley Wood East in the borough of Solihull is set to receive £20 million over 10 years under a new
00:07government programme.
00:09The area has been chosen as part of the Pride in Place initiative, which will distribute funding to communities across
00:16the country.
00:17Solihull Council has agreed to act as the local accountable body and will appoint an independent chair to lead a
00:24neighbourhood board.
00:25That board, made up of people who live or work locally, will decide how the money is spent.
00:31Possible projects include improvements to public spaces, lighting, seating and community facilities.
00:39Councillors say the process is at an early stage, with detailed plans still to be developed.
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