Neighbourhood Board Chair

Solihull Council has welcomed the news of government funding for Pride in Place and the next step is to appoint an independent Neighbourhood Board Chair to oversee the programme. 

The Chair will be responsible for assembling the rest of the board, the majority of whom must live or work in the area. 

Chelmsley Wood East is full of energy, ideas and a proud community spirit. Now, we’re looking for someone who can help bring it all together.

As Board Chair you will:

• champion the voices of local residents
• help shape improvements that matter
• build partnerships that deliver real change
• lead with pride, purpose, and passion

If you believe in Chelmsley Wood East and want to help it thrive, we want to hear from you.

You can download the Neighbourhood Board Chair recruitment pack.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover note detailing your reasons for applying and links to the area (maximum three pages in total) to prideinplace@solihull.gov.uk.

The application deadline is Sunday 29 March 2026, with interviews planned for week commencing 13 April 2026. 

The successful candidate will be appointed by the end of April. 

What happens next

We will announce the Chair and begin recruiting for the Neighbourhood Board in Spring 2026.

Contact us

If you have any questions about Pride in Place or would like to receive our newsletter, please email prideinplace@solihull.gov.uk.