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      <title>Our latest Smethwick Partnership e-newsletter is now available</title>
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      <description>We’ve brought together recent news and information from across the Smethwick Partnership Board to keep you informed about what we’re doing and how you can get involved.</description>
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      <title>Smethwick’s Regeneration Plan receives first Government assessment feedback</title>
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      <description>In February 2026, we received initial feedback from the Government on our Regeneration Plan, marking an important milestone in the ongoing work to shape the future of the area.</description>
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      <title>Community events coming soon </title>
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      <description>Organisations in Smethwick will soon be invited to attend workshops and drop-in sessions to learn more about the next phase of the Smethwick Plan for Neighbourhood programme.</description>
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      <title>Welcoming the Smethwick Youth Forum</title>
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      <description>On 5 February, we met with local young people who would like to be part of the Smethwick Youth Forum which will play a part in shaping the future of Smethwick via the Plan for Neighbourhoods.</description>
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      <title>Smethwick regeneration and investment plans submitted to Government</title>
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      <description>We’re pleased to confirm that Smethwick has reached a major milestone, with regeneration and investment plans submitted to Government as part of the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Community voices shape Smethwick’s future: Our Engagement Report is now published</title>
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      <description>We’re pleased to share that our Plan for Neighbourhoods Engagement Report is now available to view online.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Plan for Neighbourhoods: What happens next?</title>
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      <description>With the first phase of engagement complete and findings being collated, we would like to share details on what happens next for Smethwick’s Plan for Neighbourhoods Regeneration Plan.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>We’re recruiting young people to join the Smethwick Partnership Board</title>
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      <description>We're inviting young people aged 14 to 25 to join us and help shape the future of Smethwick.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Thank you for helping shape Smethwick’s future</title>
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      <description>We would like to thank everyone who took part in recent engagement activities to help shape Smethwick’s regeneration plans.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet our new Board Members</title>
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      <description>We’re excited to welcome five new members to the Smethwick Partnership Board, bringing fresh perspectives and added strength to the work already being done across our community.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Have your say: Join us at our community workshops on Smethwick’s £20 million investment</title>
      <link>https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Smethwick-LTP/news/article/21/have-your-say-join-us-at-our-community-workshops-on-smethwick-s-20-million-investment</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Help shape the future of Smethwick</title>
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      <description>Residents, community groups and businesses in Smethwick are being urged to take part in an important online survey to help shape the town’s future</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:53:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Are you looking for a chance to make a difference in Smethwick?</title>
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      <description>We're recruiting members to join our board</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>The Smethwick Partnership Board logo is announced</title>
      <link>https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Smethwick-LTP/news/article/18/the-smethwick-partnership-board-logo-is-announced</link>
      <description>We’re proud to unveil the winning logo for the Smethwick Partnership Board - a vibrant design that reflects our town’s heritage, diversity and future. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 10:26:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet Zahir Hussain</title>
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      <description>Founding trustee of The Abrahamic Foundation, representing Voluntary Organisations</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 10:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet Simon Griffiths</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 10:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet Sandeep Shingadia</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 10:07:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet Rob Lake</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 10:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet Muhammad Sibi</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 09:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet Khatija Patel</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 09:54:00 +0100</pubDate>
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