Projects: Smethwick Long Term Plan

  • Investment
    Up to £20,000,000
  • Timeline

    Start: May 2024

    Delivery: March 2034

  • Location
    Smethwick Town

In October 2023, Smethwick was named as one of 55 towns to receive up to £20million endowment style funding from Government over a 10-year period to invest in local people’s priorities.

Updated 4 December 2024

In October 2023, Smethwick was named as one of 55 towns to receive up to £20million funding from the former Government over a 10-year period to invest in local people’s priorities. To access the funding, a Long-Term Plan for Smethwick was to be produced based on local priorities. To shape the Plan for Smethwick, communities were invited to share their views through our survey between April and June, ready to send to Government by 1 August 2024. The Smethwick Partnership Board and Sandwell Council (we) thank everyone who contributed and can reassure you that this input is still valuable.

Feedback from the surveys and community groups was used to draft the Smethwick Long Term Investment Plan which was completed at the end of July, however the new Government postponed the submission of all Long-Term Plans across the country and we have been awaiting further guidance from Government about the programmes future.

We are pleased to announce that the new Government has confirmed the programme will be moving forward.

However, there will be some changes. The name of the programme, as well as its themes, are being reviewed by Government and we expect further information early in the new year.

We understand that many residents and community groups are eager to learn more, and we appreciate your patience and continued support as we work through this transitional period. Please rest assured that we will provide updates as soon as more details are confirmed. Community engagement remains a top priority and we are assured that there will be sufficient time within the revised programme to work with all communities of Smethwick.

Future Engagement
If you would like to take part in future engagement activities relating to this funding programme, please email town_deal@sandwell.gov.uk and you will be added to our mailing list.

The Smethwick Partnership Board
Smethwick Partnership Board has been established and will oversee both the Smethwick Town Deal and the Long Term Plan Programmes. View the Terms of Reference here.

The Smethwick Partnership Board comprises a wide range of key stakeholders from community, business, voluntary, public-sector and faith organisations as well as local councillors, the MP, and the Police & Crime Commissioner or their representative. All board members are required to read, sign and complete the Code of Conduct.

Smethwick Partnership Board Papers
You can view the agenda and minutes for Smethwick Partnership Board meetings here.