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Search the Public Notice PortalHamworthy has appointed an independent chair to lead a neighbourhood board that will oversee a major government investment.
Claire Starmer, from Hamworthy, has been named chair of the Hamworthy West and Turlin Moor neighbourhood board, part of the Pride in Place programme, which will see £20 million invested over 10 years to improve the area.
The board will decide how the funding is allocated to best reflect the needs and priorities of the community.
Ms Starmer said: “It is a real privilege to have been chosen to chair the Pride in Place Hamworthy West and Turlin Moor Neighbourhood Board.
“Poole has always been my home, and after nearly three decades living in Turlin Moor and bringing up my children here, this community means a great deal to me.
“This is a valuable opportunity for local people to help shape the future of our community, ensuring that money spent reflects residents’ priorities, hopes and ambitions.”
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She will work with residents, partner organisations, BCP Council, and the local MP to ensure decision-making stays rooted in community needs.
MP Neil Duncan-Jordan said: “Claire will make a fantastic leader because she has the community’s best interests at heart.
“She knows the area well and is absolutely committed to ensuring that local residents decide what happens with the £20m.
“This is an exciting chapter in the Hamworthy story which is only just beginning.”
Councillor Millie Earl, leader of BCP Council, congratulated both Ms Starmer and vice-chair Avril Atkins.
Cllr Earl said: “I’m delighted to congratulate Claire on her appointment as an Independent Chair and Avril as Vice-Chair for the Pride in Place Board for Hamworthy West and Turlin Moor as they begin this exciting new chapter.”
“This is an important milestone as we move from setting up the programme to putting the structures in place that will empower local people to shape the future of their community.”
Interviews for the remaining board members will take place throughout August.
Once the board is in place, it will spend the following six months gathering input from residents on how the £20 million should be invested.
Hamworthy West and Turlin Moor is the first of three areas in the BCP region to appoint a chair under the programme.
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