Have Your Say in Smethwick’s Future
Our Board is here to work with you, not just for you. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, community leader or young person, your views and ideas are essential to shaping Smethwick’s future.
There are different ways to get involved throughout the year, including:
- Community engagement events
- Surveys and workshops
- Opportunities to suggest and co-design local projects
We will publish opportunities here when they are available. Even when we’re not running an active engagement activity, we want to hear from you.
We're always listening
Even when there are no live consultations or events, you can still:
- Share your ideas and concerns
- Ask a question
- Sign up for future updates
Get in touch at anytime - email us at Smethwick_PFN@sandwell.gov.uk
Are you looking for a chance to make a difference in Smethwick?
We're recruiting members to join our board
The Smethwick Partnership Board is established to oversee the delivery of the Towns Fund Programme and Plan for Neighbourhoods Programme.
Our Board comprises a wide range of key stakeholders from community, business, voluntary, public-sector and faith organisations as well as the local MP. Our Board is chaired by Alan Taylor, Sandwell Business Ambassador and Business Representative of MI Glass, Smethwick.
Plan for Neighbourhoods Programme
Smethwick has been named one of 75 towns across the UK set to receive up to £20 million in Government investment over a 10-year period as part of the newly launched Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. The funding, delivered in an endowment-style model, aims to empower local communities to take the lead in setting and delivering priorities that matter most to them.
Our Smethwick Partnership Board will be responsible for developing a 10-year Regeneration Plan and a 4-year Investment Plan, setting out activities and projects that will be pursued to achieve the three strategic objectives set by Government – Thriving Places, Stronger Communities and Taking Back Control. The Plans will be submitted to Government by 28 November 2025.
Further information can be found within the application form.
To find out more about Towns Fund Programme and Plan for Neighbourhoods, click here.
How to apply
This opportunity is aimed at community organisations/ leaders and businesses in Smethwick.
Complete the attached Application Form and complete, Sign and return the required Code of Conduct and Register of Interest Forms.
Download the application pack documents here - Application Pack - Smethwick Partnership Board recruitment | Smethwick-LTP
Closing date
Your Expression of Interest and required documentation must be returned by 5pm on Thursday 3 July 2025.