Friar Park Pride in Place Programme
Friar Park in Wednesbury has been selected to receive up to £20 million of investment through the Government’s Pride in Place Programme. This is a long-term programme over the next 10 years to:
- build stronger communities
- create thriving places
- empower people to have more control over local decision-making
The funding will support local improvements led by the people who live and work in the area.
To help shape this work, Sandwell Council, as the Accountable Body, is setting up a Friar Park Neighbourhood Board, and is inviting people from the Friar Park area to get involved.
The Role of the Friar Park Neighbourhood Board
The Neighbourhood Board will bring local people together to oversee the Friar Park Pride in Place Programme.
Over the next 12 months, the Board will:
- engage with local people to find out what matters most to them
- create a plan to improve the area, using the feedback from local people
- decide how the money should be spent to address the priorities of local people
Who can join the Friar Park Neighbourhood Board?
Residents and people with a strong connection to Friar Park can join the Board.
The members will be local residents, young people, businesses, community groups, young people, elected councillors and the local MP.
Get involved - become Chair of the Board
Applications are open for the Chair of the Board.
The Chair's role is to bring people together, helping local residents share ideas and work collaboratively. The Chair will act as a strong voice for Friar Park, championing the programme.
For more information about the Chair’s role and details about how to apply, see the Chair’s advert.
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm Tuesday 10 February 2026.
View the Friar Park Pride in Place Chair adver
Get involved - become a Friar Park Neighbourhood Board member
Anyone interested in joining as a Board Member is encouraged to attend a drop-in event in March. Information about dates and venues will be uploaded here soon.
If Board membership isn't the right fit, there will still be plenty of opportunities to get involved and share views and suggestions for the Friar Park area. Activities are planned for Summer 2026 and will be posted on the Get Involved webpage.