Housing news
Flat in "Dickensian conditions" leaves landlords with massive court bill
Published on 16th May 2012
Two landlords have been left with a court bill totalling £22,608 after allowing a West Bromwich flat to fall into disrepair.
Move to boost council housing
Published on 4th April 2012
Town hall chiefs in Sandwell are to seek the views of council tenants on a new plan to keep improving their homes and services.
Sandwell smashes empty homes target
Published on 26th March 2012
Sandwell Council has smashed a target for bringing 200 empty homes back into use over the past year.
Tenants move into new Sandwell council homes
Published on 26th March 2012
Work has now finished on a £2.2 million housing scheme at Cape Hill in Smethwick.
Housing scheme proves a hit with tenants and landlords
Published on 26th March 2012
A scheme run by Sandwell Council to house people at risk of homelessness is proving popular with tenants and landlords.
Thousands of new homes to boost Sandwell economy
Published on 22nd March 2012
A housing programme in Sandwell worth more than £280 million will boost the local economy by creating new jobs and training opportunities according to council bosses.
£10 million funding secured for new homes in Sandwell
Published on 19th March 2012
Hundreds of new affordable homes are set to be built in Sandwell thanks to a £10 million cash boost.
Sandwell set to offer mortgages to first time buyers
Published on 14th March 2012
Sandwell Council today announced plans to offer affordable mortgages to help first time buyers get a foot on the housing ladder.
Keeping Sandwell residents warm
Published on 21st February 2012
Sandwell Council bosses today reminded people they can still get advice on keeping warm in their homes from the borough's Winter Warmth Team.
Pupils help unveil show apartment at new extra care development
Published on 30th January 2012
Pupils from Guns Village Primary School joined Sandwell Council bosses to unveil a show apartment at Goldfield Court in West Bromwich.
New housing development set to open
Published on 10th January 2012
This week sees the final phase of work begin on creating a new independent way of life for a group of Sandwell people with learning disabilities.
Scheme to fill empty homes set to launch
Published on 4th January 2012
A drive to bring back into use hundreds of empty homes in Sandwell is set to be launched.
Campaign to bring empty homes back into use
Published on 9th December 2011
Sandwell Council is stepping up its efforts to bring back into use hundreds of empty homes in the borough.
Major housing development secures almost £1 million Government grant
Published on 11th November 2011
A £20million housing development which will breathe new life into West Bromwich town centre has been given a boost today after it was awarded almost £1 million in Government funding.
Private tenants urged to get in touch
Published on 24th August 2011
Sandwell Council is urging anyone struggling with their rent because of the Government’s housing benefit cuts to get in touch.
Work begins on homes for people with learning disabilities
Published on 19th August 2011
Work has begun on an exciting new housing development in West Bromwich for people with learning disabilities.
Skips away for Hawthorn Fields estate
Published on 20th July 2011
Housing association Riverside and repairs contractor Axis Europe Plc teamed up to clear rubbish from the Hawthorn Fields Estate at West Bromwich.
Tenants move into new Sandwell Council homes
Published on 11th July 2011
Tenants are now moving into the first new council homes to be built in Sandwell in several years.
Fifth anniversary for Hawthorn Fields housing project
Published on 9th June 2011
Riverside have marked their fifth anniversary working in partnership with Sandwell Council on the multi-million pound Hawthorn Fields Private Finance Initiative in West Bromwich.
Bernard celebrates 100th birthday
Published on 8th June 2011
Mr Bernard Rogers of Hawthorn Fields Estate in West Bromwich celebrated his 100th birthday with family, friends and staff from local housing association Riverside.
Sandwell's first eco-friendly bungalows
Published on 4th January 2011
Work has begun to build the first eco-friendly bungalows in Sandwell.