Ryde Neighbourhood Board

26/03/2026

Have you seen our March newsletter?

In this issue, you'll find
- Chair's update
- First drop in session a success
- Updates on Ryde Town Hall and Ryde Arena
- Get ready for our community grants programme
- Your questions answered
- Be part of the change

If you haven't seen it you can read it or download it under the news tab on our website
https://rydeneighbourhoodboard.org.uk/news/

We're planning to issue a regular quarterly newsletter so let us know in the comments what you'd like to hear about in future issues.

You can also sign up to receive our newsletter by emailing [email protected]

19/03/2026

📢 Ryde Neighbourhood Newsletter – coming soon!

We’re excited to be putting together our first Ryde Neighbourhood Newsletter! 📰

If you’d like to be among the first to receive it, please email [email protected] with the words “Add me to the mailing list” in the subject heading, and we’ll make sure you’re included.

The newsletter will include:
• A message from our Chair, Steve Holbrook
• Updates from our recent drop-in session
• Preparations for the Community Grant Scheme

Don’t miss out – stay informed and get involved in what’s happening in Ryde! 🌟

11/03/2026

Great to see so many people at our first community drop-in event last week.

Chair Steve Holbrook shares his thoughts on the session – from the fantastic turnout to the valuable conversations with residents, businesses and community groups about the future of Ryde.

These sessions are an important way for us to listen to local views, answer questions and keep people informed about the Board’s work and the opportunities ahead for the town.

Thank you to everyone who came along and shared their ideas. We’re looking forward to holding more drop-in events in the future so even more people can get involved.

Keep an eye on this page for details.

06/03/2026

Come and talk to us this afternoon 👋

Do you have questions about the Ryde Ten-Year Vision or want to find out more about the plans for the town?

Pop in to our drop-in event today – no need to book.

📍 Former NatWest Building, St Thomas’ Square, Ryde
📅 Today (Friday 6 March)
🕝 2.30pm – 6pm

You can drop in at any time to view the plans, ask questions and share your thoughts.

We’d love to hear from you.

More drop-in dates will be announced soon.

03/03/2026

As you are probably aware, Ryde has been selected for the Government’s Pride in Place programme, bringing £19.5 million of investment over the next decade to support health and wellbeing, boost the local economy and improve community facilities.

The Ryde Neighbourhood Board has agreed a ten-year Vision setting out how this funding could transform the town and now we want local people to help us shape what happens next.

📍 Drop-in Session – This Friday

🗓 Friday 6 March 2026
📌 Former NatWest foyer, St Thomas’ Square, Ryde
⏰ 2.30pm – 6pm (drop in anytime)

Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to come along, learn more about the Vision, ask questions and share ideas. Board members will be there throughout to listen and discuss how you can get involved.

Ideas currently include:
✔️ A community grants programme
✔️ Town centre and seafront improvements
✔️ Support for local businesses
✔️ New sports and recreational opportunities
✔️ Bringing empty buildings back into use
✔️ Safer, more accessible public spaces
✔️ Better access along the Esplanade and beachfront
✔️ Skills and training opportunities
✔️ Practical upgrades like benches, signage, toilets and improved disabled access

If you can’t attend in person, you can read (or listen to) the full Vision document and share your feedback online:
🔗 https://rydeneighbourhoodboard.org.uk/vision/

More engagement events will be announced soon.

This is a real opportunity to help shape the future of Ryde, please come along and spread the word!

Ryde Town Ten-Year Vision What is it all about? A ten-year Vision for Ryde Town has been created as part of the process to unlock £19.5 million of Government funding to help make Ryde a better place to live, work and visit. Who has been involved? The Vision has been developed by Ryde Neighbourhood ...

26/02/2026

Stay involved!

There are lots of ways to find out more or ask questions about the Ryde Town 10-Year Vision.

You can read the full Vision (along with Easy Read and audio versions) here: https://rydeneighbourhoodboard.org.uk/vision/

Together, we can shape a stronger future for Ryde.

24/02/2026

Come and talk to us – Drop-in event

Have questions about the Ryde Town Vision?
Want to find out more?

Drop-in event 📍
📅 Friday 6 March 2026
📌 Former NatWest Building, St Thomas’ Square, Ryde
🕝 2.30pm – 6pm

Pop in at any time to view materials, ask questions and share your thoughts.

More drop-in dates will be announced soon.

19/02/2026

The Ryde Town Ten-Year Vision - what happens next? 👀

The Ryde Town Vision was submitted to the Government at the end of last year.

Subject to approval and any conditions, the first round of funding could be released from April.

In the meantime, we’ll continue sharing updates and opportunities to get involved.

👉The Vision - including accessible versions - can be found on our website (link in bio)

16/02/2026

💛 Community at the heart of the Vision

This Vision has been shaped by local voices — residents, community groups and businesses who care about Ryde’s future 🌟.

It also includes ideas for:
🎯 Targeted support for young people and older residents
🛡️ Enhanced safety and security measures
💷 Small grants for community-led projects

We welcome community groups and organisations to share information about the Vision with their members 🤝

📥 Download posters and leaflets from our website (link in bio)

11/02/2026

To recap following the launch of our Vision on Monday, Ryde has been selected as part of the Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods programme - recognising both the challenges the town faces and the opportunities it has for long-term growth.

This programme aims to:
❤️‍🩹 Improve health and wellbeing
🤝 Reduce anti-social behaviour
💼 Support local economies
🗣️ Give communities a stronger voice

The Ryde Town Vision is about making sure future investment reflects local priorities and delivers lasting benefits for our community 🌟

👉 Find out more: https://rydeneighbourhoodboard.org.uk/vision/

09/02/2026

Here’s a message from Steve Holbrook, Chair of the Ryde Neighbourhood Board , who talks about the newly published Ryde Town 10-Year Vision

Steve shares his thoughts on:
👉Why the Vision matters for Ryde
👉How it was shaped by local voices
👉What it could mean for the town over the next decade

The Vision sets out a long-term plan to help unlock £19.5 million of Government funding and invest in Ryde as a place to live, work and visit - with the community at its heart.

▶️ Watch the video below
👉 Read the full Vision and Easy Read summary here: https://rydeneighbourhoodboard.org.uk/vision/

We’d love you to take a look and be part of the conversation about Ryde’s future 🤝✨

22/10/2025

Ryde Neighbourhood Board is offering funding to support someone (or a group) to bring local businesses together and help shape a stronger, more connected town centre.

We know there’s loads of passion and potential in Ryde – but we also know that running a business can be isolating. That’s why we want to support a new way for businesses to share ideas, tackle challenges together, and have a stronger voice in the town’s future.

This is your chance to help make that happen.

Download the 'Request for Proposal' by following the link below, and send it in by 2pm, Wednesday 5th November 2025

https://rydeneighbourhoodboard.org.uk/ryde-neighbourhood-board-welcomes-new-members-2/