The Regeneration Pipeline is Sandwell Council's forward looking programme of transformational investment projects being delivered between 2022 and 2027. It brings together a coordinated mix of housing, infrastructure, transport, education, health and town centre developments designed to improve quality of life across all six towns in Sandwell.
This ambitious pipeline showcases over 80 projects, either already completed or underway, supported by a combined£3 billion in public and private sector funding.
It’s more than just a list of projects - it’s our commitment to Sandwell’s future. It demonstrates the council’s leadership in attracting investment, unlocking economic potential and building thriving, sustainable communities for generations to come.
At a glance:
- 67 live projects and 19 completed schemes across Sandwell
- £3 billion+ total investment from public and private sectors
- 5,000+ new homes delivered or underway
- 14,000+ jobs supported
- £105 million+ invested in education and skills
- 1,450+ sqm of new commercial and community space
- We’re building a healthier, more prosperous Sandwell where residents can access well-paid jobs, modern housing, quality education and greener spaces
How we're funding Regeneration
Regeneration on this scale takes partnership. Sandwell Council works proactively with a wide range of public and private funding partners to secure the resources needed. Public investment often unlocks large scale private funding, helping us deliver long-term, sustainable growth. Funding Partners Include:
- NHS (national and local level) – New Acute Hospital
- Enfinium – private investment in new Energy from Waste Plant
- Wednesbury to Dudley (Phase 1) Metro Extension (Department for Transport and West Midlands Combined Authority)
- Renewable Energy Battery Storage Facilities – private investment in West Bromwich
- Residential – private and public investments incl. Housing Associations (various)
- Programme for full fibre connectivity in Sandwell – Private Investment
- City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) – DfT funding channelled via the West Midlands Combined Authority
- Department for Education – funding for five new schools in the borough
- Department for Culture, Media and Sport – funding contribution for Aquatics Centre
- Homes England
- Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
- Towns Fund programme of 16 schemes (£67.5m), June 2022.
- Levelling Up Fund to replace Haden Hill Leisure Centre (£20m), January 2023.
- Capital Regeneration Fund to regenerate Tipton Town Centre (£20m) – March 2023.
- Levelling Up Partnership for Wednesbury (£20.4m), September 2023
- Levelling Up Fund Round 3 for Smethwick (£18m), October 2024
- Plan for Neighbourhoods offered (Smethwick is identified as one of 75 towns to receive up to £20m), March 2025
We also invest directly through our Housing Revenue Account and Prudential Borrowing Powers.
You can view more information on funding programmes below.