The Peterlee East Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board is seeking to appoint a Business Representative
Following feedback received through our community engagement activities, approval has been granted to extend the Peterlee East Pride in Place boundary to include Peterlee Town Centre and additional areas within Easington Colliery and Horden.
The Peterlee East Neighbourhood Board is seeking to appoint a Business Representative from within the Pride in Place area to help shape future investment and support the delivery of local priorities.
Are you:
- A business owner, employer or employee based within the Peterlee East Pride in Place boundary?
- Passionate about supporting local businesses and helping the area to thrive?
- Interested in shaping the future of Peterlee East and contributing to long-term positive change?
- Keen to play a role in influencing how Pride in Place funding is invested within the neighbourhood?
If so, we would welcome an Expression of Interest from you.
How to Apply
Please complete the accompanying Expression of Interest form no later than 11.59pm on Sunday 4 October 2026.
Once your application has been received, we will contact you with further information about:
- How applications will be considered;
- The role and responsibilities of a Neighbourhood Board member; and
- The next steps in the selection process.
Need More Information?
If you have any questions before submitting your application, please contact us at:
PeterleeEastPrideInPlace@durham.gov.uk
Commitment Required
Please note that this voluntary role requires attendance at Neighbourhood Board meetings and occasional involvement in related activities or working groups.
During 2026, Board meetings are expected to take place every 4 to 6 weeks, typically on a Friday afternoon. Subject to Board agreement, meetings are anticipated to move to a quarterly schedule from 2027 onwards.
Applications to the Neighbourhood Board closed on 11.59pm on Sunday 4 October 2026.
Contact us at: PeterleeEastPrideInPlace@durham.gov.uk
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Apply to join the Peterlee East Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board
To be considered to join the Neighbourhood Board in your area, we need to know about you, why you would like to join, your interests and what you would be able to offer.
As a local business representative we are particularly interested in knowing about what skills, expertise, experience, or business insight could you bring to the Board, How your involvement could help support local economic growth, regeneration, employment opportunities, or community development within the neighbourhood as well as any previous involvement in local partnerships, business networks, community initiatives, voluntary activities, or regeneration projects.
Please complete the form attached and we will contact you with more information about how your application will be considered, the role and you will be able to ask any questions you have.