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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

8 Oct 2025

Making It Our Home – New display celebrates hospital’s anniversary

A new Sandwell Story display has been installed at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) Winter Gardens as part of the hospital’s first anniversary celebrations.

1 Oct 2025

Auntie Duck educational programme shortlisted for national travel award

Sandwell Council’s innovative Auntie Duck air quality and pollution educational programme has been shortlisted for the prestigious Modeshift Education Engagement Project of the Year – Multiple School.

26 Sep 2025

Council announces plans for Community Road Safety Concern Programme

Sandwell Council has confirmed that its new Community Road Safety Concern Programme 2025/26 is moving ahead, with schemes now being designed and the first works expected on site from January 2026.

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.

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.