A new Neighbourhood Board is being established to oversee the Tividale Pride in Place programme, which will bring up to £20 million funding to the area over the next 10 years
Tividale has been selected to benefit from up to £20 million in Government funding through the Pride in Place programme. This funding will support local improvements chosen by the people who live and work in Tividale.
The new Tividale Neighbourhood Board is being established to bring together local residents, businesses, community groups, young people, elected councillors, and the local MP. The Board will oversee the programme and decide how the funding should be used to address the priorities of local people.
Over the next 12 months, the Board will:
- Talk with local people
- Create a plan to improve the area
- Decide how the money should be spent
Applications are now open for a Chair a to join the new Tividale Neighbourhood Board
An opportunity is available for a chairperson to lead the formation of the Tividale Neighbourhood Board. This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role, helping to establish the Board, shape its direction, and develop a long-term vision for Tividale.
How to apply
Applicants must complete, sign and return the Application Form and required Code of Conduct Form and Declarations of Interest Form to Tividale_PIP@Sandwell.gov.uk.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 7 May 2026, 5pm.
Download the application pack documents and apply
About the Tividale Pride in Place Programme
Tividale has the opportunity to receive up to £20million funding through the Pride in Place Programme, designed to support long-term regeneration and community-led change.
The programme will focus on delivering improvements aligned to key national priorities, including:
- Thriving Places
- Stronger Communities
- Local Leadership and Empowerment
The Neighbourhood Board will be responsible for developing a 10-year Regeneration Plan, a 4-year Investment Plan and overseeing delivery of projects that reflect the needs and ambitions of the local area.
Find out more - come along to the Tividale Pride in Place drop-in event.
The drop-in event will allow you to:
- Find out more about the Neighbourhood Board and its role
- Learn about the Chairperson and Board Member positions
- Ask questions about the application process
- Speak directly with officers involved in the programme
Date: Tuesday 5 May
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Location: Oakham Library, Poplar Rise, Tividale, Oldbury B69 1RD
Light refreshments will be available, along with a small soft play for young children subject to availability.
No booking is required – attendees can drop in at any time during the event.