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From next week your bins will be collected on alternate weeks

Starting from 15 September 2025

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Design Code

We’ve started developing a Design Code for Sandwell to help guide future developments – and everyone will soon have the chance to get involved.

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You ok, mate?

Looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical health. If it’s getting tough, or you need some support for yourself or a mate, help is here.

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In the community

12 Sep 2025

Are you ready for bin collection changes?

From next Monday (15 September), Sandwell Council will introduce alternate weekly collections (AWC) and a new dual-stream recycling service.

18 Sep 2025

Work starts on new £24million Haden Hill Leisure Centre

The new centre will have a main swimming pool, a learner pool, two multi-purpose studios, a 100-station gym, a 27-station indoor cycling studio, a four-court sports hall and a dedicated community room

10 Sep 2025

World Suicide Prevention Day: Let’s get men talking in Sandwell

“You ok, mate?” is a new public health campaign being launched in Sandwell to tackle the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and encourage more men to talk about their mental health.