Presentation to Methodist Church in Brierley Hill by Pat Nimmo and Tim Sunter 19th July 2011

1. Brierley Hill Putting People at the Centre

2. High Street environmental improvements

4. Expansion of Westfield Merry Hill by 50%,

5. The new LIFT project

6. New Stourbridge College

7. An ecumenical centre

8. Community and Voluntary organisations

9. A resource for the whole community, voluntary and faith sector in Brierley Hill Churches – Locally and regionally.

10. A resource for the whole community, voluntary and faith sector in Brierley Hill National Youth Theatre Aquarius Citizens Advice Bureau Dudley Community and Voluntary Service

11. A resource for the whole community, voluntary and faith sector in Brierley Hill Andrew Mawson Partnerships Chapter One Dudley Infracare Lift (Local Improvement Finance Trust)

12. Business strategy group

13. The umbrella capital bid

14. Feasibility study Hope in the Community putting heart into community

15. Development SitesDevelopment will be concentrated with the heart of the town centre, around Merry Hill and at other locations which are currently either under-utilized or which may be expected to come forward for redevelopment in any case in the future.

16. When will change happen? Development should be concentrated in the heart of the Town Centre in the early stages of the plan, later radiating outwards into areas such as Canal Walk South and Canal Walk North. In the final years of the plan the growth of the Town Centre can be accommodated in Harts Hill.

17. The Vision The Waterfront New connections through the core of the Town Centre New homes, offices and other town centre uses in an attractive setting The High Street Merry Hill

18. Jesus Where cross the crowded ways of life,Where sound the cries of race and clanAbove the noise of selfish strife,We hear your voice, O Son of Man. The Crossways Centre