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 ideas and experiences are essential to shaping Smethwick’s future.
Youth Survey 2026
We're inviting children and young people aged 18 and under to take part in the Smethwick Pride in Place Youth Survey and help shape the future of Smethwick.
Every response will help us better understand the needs and aspirations of young people in Smethwick and will inform future projects and investment across the town.
Engagement and public consultation to date
So far, we’ve heard from the community through a wide range of activities, including:
- Online survey with over 1,400 responses in 2025
- Eight community workshops attended by more than 150 people in 2025
- Business breakfast event with over 20 local business representatives in 2025
- Direct engagement with Smethwick community groups and local businesses
- Outreach to care homes and GP practices
- Visits to local faith groups
- Youth engagement through detached youth work
- Drop-in sessions at libraries, Warley Woods, and the Council One Stop Shop
- Attendance at local events to promote the programme, online survey, and workshops
- Pre-funding launch events during June 2026 with faith groups, community and business organisations
Ways to get involved
There are different ways to have your say throughout the year, including:
- Community engagement events
- Surveys and workshops
- Opportunities to suggest and co-design local projects
We will publish new opportunities here as they become available. Even when we’re not running an active engagement activity, we’d still love to hear from you.
Get in touch anytime: email Smethwick_PFN@sandwell.gov.uk.
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