Project map

Neighbourhoods and communities aren’t defined by lines on maps. They are formed of groups of people who have meaningful relationships, common interests, and a shared sense of place, identity, or purpose.

That said, a defined project boundary is needed to help the Board to concentrate their efforts and maximise outcomes. It will also help them to monitor and evaluate the success of interventions and identify trends in data.

In some circumstances a Board may determine that interventions may extend beyond the project boundary, so long as it benefits and reflects the preferences of the resident population.

As a guide, the key considerations are whether interventions:

• remain within the spirit of the programme
• have the agreement of the Board and a clear rationale
• benefit the residents of the neighbourhood within the agreed boundary
• involve a key community asset used by residents of the original neighbourhood

The default area – Explore the detail

The default area has been provided by central government. It is derived from a statistical geography called a Middle Super Output Area (MSOA). MSOAs and other output areas are set by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

MSOAs were the geographies used to inform the selection methodology for phase 2 Pride in Place schemes. Twerton and Whiteway is part of phase 2.

By coincidence the default area matches the previous Ward boundary. Ward boundaries are set by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE).  In other Pride in Place areas default boundaries straddle two or more Wards.

Using the map below you can explore the different boundaries. Once the final project boundary has been agreed by the Neighbourhood Board we will add it to the map.

You can find out more about the selection methodology for phase 2 on the central government website by following this link.