Planning for the future of the Black Country

The draft Black Country Plan 2039 is a document that plans for future development of the area. This is now being consulted on by the four Black Country councils – Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

This means YOU can now have your say on how we shape the future of the Black Country to 2039.

The government projects that the Black Country will need just over 76,000 new homes over the next 20 years. To support this growth, we also need 560 hectares of land to accommodate new jobs by 2039. This is equivalent to 835 football fields.

The consultation gives people the chance to have their say on the proposed sites for development and where they think new development should be in the Black Country.

It’s really important local people get involved, the consultation runs until Monday 11 October.

Find out more at https://blackcountryplan.dudley.gov.uk/bcp

Here is a copy of the Sandwell summary version which covers what the draft plan proposal means for Sandwell, and an easy read and large print version of this.

Alternatively you can visit your local library or Sandwell Council House reception area or email blackcountryplan@dudley.gov.uk if you would like a hard copy version of the comment form.