Newton-le-Willows Pride in Place Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why was Newton-le-Willows selected as a town?
Towns were selected by Government across both tranches of the former Long-Term Plan for Towns and current Pride in Place Programme based on clear and robust methodology.
The full methodology for both the Phase 1 beneficiaries and additional Phase 2 beneficiaries have been published.
To affirm, Newton-le-Willows is classed as a Pride in Place Phase 1 beneficiary. The additional 169 places (Phase 2) focus on smaller geographies of around 10,000 people, targeting neighbourhood-level pockets of deprivation. As of 5 February 2026, the Government announced that a further 40 places will join the Pride in Place programme, bringing the total investment to up to £5.8billion for 284 communities over the next decade.
