Sandwell Council bidding for Government funding to regenerate town centres
Sandwell Council is bidding for a slice of Government funding to regenerate three of its towns.
It is hoping to land a share of £3.6 billion which would be invested in Rowley Regis, Smethwick and West Bromwich.
The funding comes from the Government's Town Fund Scheme which aims to regenerate town centres through increasing local skills and stimulating business.
Council bosses are to discuss the progress of the bid at a cabinet meeting on July 22.
The three Sandwell towns were on a list of 100 across the country which qualified for the funding.
Council leader Maria Crompton said: "We have ambitious plans to regenerate our towns and the Covid-19 pandemic increases our sense of urgency.
"We are continually seeking additional funding to help transform our town centres and improve facilities for our communities."
