All applications for grants funded by Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) require a public consultation. The applications will be posted on this page for 14 days so that the local community can comment on the proposal.
Please remember to include the project code as well as the project name for your comments to be valid and considered.
The list of current consultations available to comment on and view are listed below.
Organisation Name: Outside the Box CIC
Project Code: SMK36
Project Title: Community sound lab
Project Consultation Date: Monday 27th July - Monday 10th August 2026
Outside the box was created from a simple idea that everyone deserves a space where they feel welcome, values and connected. They developed into a community focused organisation delivering inclusive sessions across Sandwell.
Over time their work has grown through word of mouth and community trust reaching individuals who may not engage with traditional services.
The organisation has identified the need for music equipment to help run their community sound lab sessions. They will be engaging with the local community and people who feel isolated, low in confidence or lacking opportunities to connect with other.
The organisation would like to apply for CIL funding to purchase music equipment such as percussion instruments, hand recorder, PA system, headphones with transmitter and lock able storage. This would allow them to deliver their sessions for the long term and run more effectively.
Amount of CIL funding being requested is £941.38
Organisation Name: The Wernley Bowling Club
Project Code: OLD19
Project Title: Floodlight Upgrade
Project Consultation Date: Monday 3rd August - Monday 17th August 2026
The Wernley Bowling Club was established in 1935 with the aim of providing social communication and engagement through bowls.
The Wernley Bowling Club currently have 50 members with 12 teams and play in different leagues across Sandwell. They have a large number of visiting clubs throughout the playing season.
The organisation has identified the need for new floodlights. The lights will be used during the season’s competitive matches and training.
The Wernley Bowling Club have applied for CIL funding to purchase 9 new floodlights. The new lights are more environmentally efficient, cheaper to run and will improve league games with increased visibility.
Amount of CIL funding being requested is £1,461
Organisation Name: Bloom +
Project Code: WB34
Project Title: Bloom +
Project Consultation Date: Thursday 6th August - Thursday 20th August 2026
Bloom + was established in June 2025. They currently run small nutrition workshops, talks, advertising and community engagement.
They are applying to CIL funding to strengthen and expand their community led health and wellbeing programme across Sandwell to deliver inclusive activities designed to improve physical health, nutrition, confidence and social connection for residents.
Bloom + have applied to CIL funding to purchase tablets, portable speakers, exercise mats, sensory lighting and gardening tools. They have identified they require this equipment for the sessions to be set up effectively and the community to have the tools needed for all of the sessions
Amount of CIL funding being requested is £2,971.94