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In the community
25 Jun 2025
Region shares new story for Sandwell
Young people, industry and leaders share how together they’re Making It Sandwell.
8 Jul 2025
School meal holiday vouchers to continue for Sandwell children
Plus cash for families in crisis as council confirms how Household Support Fund will be spent
2 Jul 2025
Have your say on the future of Smethwick
Take part in an important online survey to help shape the town’s future.
26 Jun 2025
Sandwell leads the way for road maintenance and tackling potholes
Sandwell Council continues to lead the way in maintaining roads and tackling potholes according to latest public satisfaction surveys.
18 Jun 2025
Sandwell SHAPE Youth Summer Fest is back on Saturday 12 July
Sandwell’s SHAPE Youth Summer Fest is back for 2025 with the biggest selection of free activities ever!
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
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.
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.