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14 Mar 2024

Garden waste collections return from Monday 18 March

Sandwell’s garden waste service will start from Monday 18 March – and there’s still time to sign up for this year’s collections.

14 Mar 2024

New website hub for clubs and activities – Find It Do It

Sandwell Council is launching a new website – Find It Do It – where people can find out details of activities and clubs they may want to take part in.

13 Mar 2024

Opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners at Sandwell Start-Up Hub

Working spaces are available for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners at the new Sandwell Start-Up Hub.

7 Mar 2024

Government intervention at Sandwell Council to end

The Minister for Local Government, Simon Hoare MP, has today (Thursday 7 March) confirmed that Government intervention at Sandwell Council will come to an end.

5 Mar 2024

Empty properties and second homes to be charged more Council Tax

Owners of empty properties in Sandwell will be charged double the amount of Council Tax after one year from 1 April 2024, in a bid to bring empty homes back into use.

28 Feb 2024

High Court grants full injunction to ban street racing in region

The High Court has granted a full and final injunction banning 'street racing', also known as 'car cruising', in the Black Country.