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2 Dec 2025

Sandwell celebrates landmark judgement and progress for children and young people

A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of services for children and families in Sandwell.

2 Dec 2025

Sandwell Stands: Join Sandwell’s Reclaim the Night Walk in solidarity against violence towards women and girls

Join the Reclaim the Night Walk in Oldbury on Monday (8 December) as Sandwell stands together against violence towards women and girls.

28 Nov 2025

Sandwell leads the way in road maintenance and pothole prevention

Sandwell Council continues to lead the way in maintaining roads and tackling potholes, according to the latest National Highways & Transport (NHT) Public Satisfaction Survey.

25 Nov 2025

Sandwell Stands Against Violence Towards Women and Girls: 16 Days of Action begins

Sandwell Council, in partnership with West Midlands Police and Black Country Women’s Aid, has launched a powerful new campaign – Sandwell Stands Against Violence Towards Women and Girls.

24 Nov 2025

Sandwell Council ‘green hit squads’: Coming to a town near you!

Sandwell Council has begun a major clean-up programme to improve public spaces across all six towns in Sandwell.

20 Nov 2025

Could you donate a winter coat to help keep someone warm?

Support our Winter Coats Appeal

13 Nov 2025

Garden waste collection charges remain frozen for 2026

Sandwell Council has confirmed that the cost for garden waste collections will remain frozen at £40 for 2026, the same price as this year, giving residents good value for money for the 20 collections.

12 Nov 2025

Free Sandwell Christmas lights switch-on events

Join us for festive celebrations as we light up our towns with switch-on events running from Friday 14 November until Friday 5 December.