Council and democracy news
"Blind Dave" Heeley made Honorary Freeman of Sandwell
Published on 2nd April 2012
Charity marathon runner and all-round local hero Blind Dave Heeley is Sandwell’s newest Honorary Freeman.
Two star rating for council website
Published on 21st March 2012
Our website has held on to its two-star rating in an annual survey of council websites.
Councillors' allowances frozen for 2012/13
Published on 5th January 2012
Sandwell Council's leader has confirmed today that councillors will not see an increase in their allowances come the new financial year.
Scrutiny watchdogs urge support for "forgotten" young carers
Published on 5th September 2011
Scrutiny watchdogs in Sandwell are looking into the role played by young carers and how they could be given more support.
Inspirational Sandwell youngsters pledge to unite borough after riots
Published on 19th August 2011
Young people met with council bosses, politicians, police and community representatives at The Public in West Bromwich last night (Thursday) to discuss the future, following last week's riots.
Don't lose your vote in 2012
Published on 28th July 2011
People across Sandwell are being urged to make sure they don't lose the right to vote.
Sandwell confirms Chief Executive
Published on 27th July 2011
Sandwell Council has confirmed Mr Jan Britton as its chief executive.
Chief Executive set to be confirmed in job
Published on 14th July 2011
Sandwell Council’s stand-in chief executive is set to to get the job for good.
Watchdogs urge more solar power for Sandwell
Published on 30th June 2011
Watchdogs have praised Sandwell Council for putting energy-saving at the heart of new building projects.
Fire role for Sandwell councillor
Published on 27th June 2011
Sandwell Councillor John Edwards has been elected as Chair of the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority.