Political opinion with Rosie Wrighting MP: Delivering £20m for our community
Kettering is full of potential – and now we’ve got the investment to help unlock it.
After months of hard work and campaigning, I’m proud to say our community has secured £20 million in long-term funding for Avondale Grange through Labour’s Pride in Place programme.
This is a major win for our area. Over the next ten years, £2 million will be invested each year to improve local facilities, back community groups, create jobs and make our streets safer and stronger.
When I was elected, I promised to fight for the resources our community deserves. I’ve raised our case in Parliament, pressed ministers directly and worked with local partners to make sure Kettering’s voice was heard. Today, I can proudly say we’ve delivered.
But this is just the start. The big question now is: how should this funding be spent?
For too long, decisions about projects in Kettering have been made in Westminster, and too often they haven’t reflected what local people actually want. That’s why this time, it will be our community that decides, not politicians in London.
I want every pound to go towards what matters most to you and, over the coming weeks and months, I’ll be launching a local survey and visiting community groups to hear your ideas. You can also share your thoughts by emailing me at [email protected].
This funding is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. With your input, we can rebuild pride in our neighbourhood, tackle long-standing challenges and create new opportunities for the next generation.
I’m proud that Labour in government is already delivering for communities like Avondale Grange – places that have been overlooked for far too long. This investment is a real step towards putting that right.
But securing the money is only the beginning. My job now is to make sure it’s spent wisely, transparently and in line with your priorities. I’ll be working closely with the council, community groups and residents to ensure every penny makes a difference.
This funding belongs to all of us. By working together, listening to each other and focusing on what really matters, we can make sure every pound brings lasting benefits to Kettering for years to come.