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Do you want to help make Friar Park a better place to live?

by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Friar Park Pride in Place!

£20 million is coming to Friar Park to support local improvements chosen by people who live and work in Friar Park.

We are looking for people who live or work in Friar Park to join a new Board. The members will be local residents, businesses, community groups, young people, elected councillors and the local MP. We are looking for a Chair and Board Members.

Over the next 12 months, the Board will:
• Talk with local people
• Create a plan to improve the area
• Decide how the money should be spent.

Application is by expression of interest by 10th February 2026.

Once appointed, actual expenses will be reimbursed (reimbursement of any expenses incurred will be considered on a case by case basis)

Organisation description

Sandwell Council is a local authority committed to ensuring Sandwell is a great place, where the community is proud to belong and for children to grow up and be given access to the tools to succeed.

Contact

Rebecca Jenkins
07502 614303
rebecca_jenkins@sandwell.gov.uk
https://regeneratingsandwell.co.uk/about-1/funding-programmes/7

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Preferred skills

Be fair and balanced
Be good at leading discussions, especially when opinions differ
Be open to learning (can handle feedback)
Have an interest in helping other people learn
Be approachable, welcoming and a good listener
Be calm under pressure and able to manage disagreements

Experience gained

Being part of an active committee
Professional development

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

No

Minimum age

18+

Age focus

  • Adults

Time of volunteering

  • Daytime
  • Evenings
  • Weekdays

Categories

  • Mainly indoors
  • To learn new skills and improve my job prospects
  • To share my skills and creativity

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