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In the community
6 Jun 2025
Safer 6 is back – working together for a safer Sandwell
The Safer 6 campaign returns to Sandwell from 9 June to 20 July for six weeks of focused action and activities to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and other community concerns.
4 Jun 2025
Councillors take on walking challenge for men’s mental health
Two Sandwell councillors are taking on a walking challenge to raise awareness of men’s mental health.
13 Jun 2025
Volunteers’ Week in Sandwell – thank you, every single one of you!
Volunteers’ Week in Sandwell has been incredible as we’ve celebrated the estimated 48,000 helpers across the six towns.
4 Jun 2025
Sandwell to introduce changes to bin collections from 15 September 2025
From 15 September this year, Sandwell Council will introduce changes to bin collections to improve recycling quality and meet new Government regulations.
22 May 2025
New Learning Campus hits major milestone as construction reaches halfway point
Construction of the £18million Midland Met Learning Campus in Smethwick has reached the halfway mark.
9 May 2025
Businesses open as usual as next phase of major Blackheath town centre works starts
Businesses will be open as usual during work on the next phase of the Blackheath Bus Interchange project starting on Monday 12 May.