Long Term Plan for Smethwick - AWARD

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Sandwell Council are seeking an experienced full-time consultancy firm to assist in driving forward the long-term Plan for Smethwick. It is envisaged that an appointment will be made in early 2024 to enable the consultancy to work with the council in readiness for the release of Capacity funding in Spring 2024. It is proposed to commence work on this project on the 01 April 2024 up to submission of the Long-Term Plan to Government by the 01 August 2024. The consultancy will project manage the process up to the submission of the long-term Plan for Smethwick to Government. Sandwell will be the accountable body for the funding. To access the £20m of funds, the council will need to produce a long-term investment and regeneration plan for Smethwick with the priorities of the Smethwick residents and businesses at the forefront of this vision over a ten-year period. Engagement and consultation will be key to establishing a list of projects that meet the themes that can be delivered over the timescale of the funding. A Town Board will also need to be created that is chaired by a local businessperson and involves a range of representation from community, business, public sector agencies, faith and cultural agencies as well as council member and local MP representation.