Tackling Poverty Plan 2023
The Sandwell Tackling Poverty Plan sets out proposals and actions for the council and its partner organisations to work together in a co-ordinated way to address poverty.
Residents are urged to visit the Supporting Sandwell information hub to find out what support is available and to share this information with their families and friends.
Sandwell’s network of more than 40 Welcoming Spaces provides places for residents who are worried about the high cost of living and would like to drop in and chat, join in free activities and get some support. Council buildings and many community centres, supported by the voluntary sector, are Welcoming Spaces. Find your nearest Welcoming Space.
Sandwell’s long-standing work to support residents on low incomes includes help finding jobs, a network of food banks and food pantries, community-based advice – alongside advice offered by the council’s welfare rights service, and a wide range of information and advice on the council’s website.
The council and partner organisations have developed the Tackling Poverty Plan following a cost of living summit held in March, which brought together more than 60 public, private and voluntary sector partners to coordinate Sandwell’s efforts to support the community.
Sandwell Council and our partners are working hard to tackle poverty in Sandwell. In October 2023 we launched our Tackling Poverty plan.
To find out more please contact Jane Alexander.