Latest news
Improvements to Titford Pools open space, Oldbury
Published on 20th February 2020
Canal & River Trust in conjunction with partners the European Regional Development Fund, Highways England and Sandwell MBC are part-way through a plan to deal with issues at Titford Pools, Oldbury.
Council staff and residents praised for working together during floods
Published on 20th February 2020
Council staff and communities have been praised for working together during flooding and bad weather across Sandwell over the weekend.
Plans for council-owned housing company move a step closer
Published on 19th February 2020
Sandwell Council is exploring plans to set up a local housing company in a bid to provide hundreds more much-needed new homes for people in the borough.
Grant fund of £311,000 to support community groups
Published on 18th February 2020
Community and voluntary groups in Sandwell will be able to apply for grants under a two-year £311,000 funding scheme.
Council set to explore trailblazing heat networks
Published on 17th February 2020
Sandwell Council is set to explore a trailblazing scheme to pipe hot water direct to buildings that can cut carbon emissions and energy bills.
Tividale Academy gets grant for girls' football sessions
Published on 17th February 2020
A special town grant has been awarded to Tividale Academy to help them to increase access to sport, mentoring, physical and social development for young girls.
New cycling and walking plan for Sandwell
Published on 17th February 2020
Sandwell Council has approved a new cycling and walking plan - to get more people active and healthier and help tackle pollution and reduce congestion on the roads.
Road safety campaign takes to college on Valentine’s Day
Published on 14th February 2020
Young drivers are being warned “don’t hurt the one you love” this Valentine’s Day.
Arts and gardening project boosted by town grant
Published on 13th February 2020
People in Tipton have been getting involved in arts and gardening activities thanks to support from a council town grant.
Fake tobacco found in raid in Oldbury
Published on 13th February 2020
More than 350 packets of suspected counterfeit tobacco products worth more than £7,000 were discovered in a raid on an Oldbury premises.
Big Plans for a Great Place for the People of Sandwell – Sandwell Council’s new corporate plan unveiled
Published on 12th February 2020
Sandwell Council is set to unveil “Big Plans for a Great Place for the People of Sandwell” as the authority launches its plans and priorities for the next ten years.
Library activities this February half-term
Published on 11th February 2020
Sandwell Libraries offer a wide range of free activities for children during school holiday and the February half-term holiday will not disappoint.
Half-term fun at Sandwell Park Farm
Published on 10th February 2020
There's lots happening at Sandwell Park Farm in West Bromwich this February half-term.
Apprentices celebrated during National Apprenticeship Week
Published on 10th February 2020
Sandwell Council has been celebrating apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week 2020 (3 – 9 February).
Mental health award for Cradley Heath woman
Published on 10th February 2020
A Sandwell mental health champion has picked up a regional award.
Thinking of buying a puppy or kitten?
Published on 5th February 2020
People thinking of buying a puppy or kitten in Sandwell have been urged to be aware of new rules before buying a new pet.
Huge turnout to careers fair
Published on 4th February 2020
More than 1,500 young people and parents from Sandwell flocked to a careers fair held at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury.
Burst water main in Tipton
Published on 4th February 2020
Park Lane West in Tipton is closed due to a burst water main.
Tributes paid to Councillor Bob Lloyd
Published on 3rd February 2020
Tributes have been paid to Councillor Bob Lloyd’s life-long commitment to the people of Wednesbury, Tipton and Sandwell after he died suddenly over the weekend.
Proposals put forward to make Sandwell more prosperous
Published on 31st January 2020
Ambitious plans to improve wealth across Sandwell and boost the local economy have been announced.
Sandwell shortlisted for international Stop Slavery Award
Published on 28th January 2020
Work to combat slavery and human trafficking in Sandwell has been shortlisted for an international Stop Slavery Award.
Householders face £400 fines for irresponsibly disposing of waste
Published on 28th January 2020
New £400 fines for residents who irresponsibly dispose of household waste are to be introduced on 1 March.
Adopt A Street litter campaign launches
Published on 28th January 2020
Litter-conscious people in Sandwell will get a chance to help keep their areas free of rubbish by joining in a new Adopt A Street campaign.
Budget plans to protect services and invest in Sandwell’s future
Published on 28th January 2020
Sandwell Council’s finance chiefs have unveiled a budget for the coming financial year which they say will protect frontline services and invest in the future.
Sight loss support sessions in your town
Published on 27th January 2020
Help for blind or partially sighted people is coming to your town soon.
Consultation launched on licensing schemes for private landlords in West Bromwich
Published on 27th January 2020
Sandwell Council has launched a 10-week consultation on proposals to introduce two new licensing schemes for private landlords in parts of West Bromwich to the improve the area and living conditions for tenants.
Sandwell Council steps in on St George's Day event
Published on 23rd January 2020
Sandwell Council will step in to make a St George’s Day event happen this year, councillors have confirmed.
Sandwell Valley to host MADE 2020 Festival
Published on 23rd January 2020
Sandwell Valley Country Park has been announced as the host venue for the 2020 MADE festival.
Wates appointed as main contractor for Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Published on 23rd January 2020
Wates Construction has been confirmed as the main contractor for the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.
Live at the Library events
Published on 21st January 2020
Sandwell Libraries & Archives are thrilled to announce a line-up of Live at the Library events.