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In the community
2 Mar 2026
Spring Sandwell Herald is out now
The 24-page spring edition of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper is being distributed to homes and businesses in Sandwell between Monday 2 March and Saturday 7 March. You can also read the Herald on our website.
2 Mar 2026
High Court extends street racing injunction to 2027
The High Court has agreed that an injunction banning street racing across parts of the Black Country should continue.
26 Feb 2026
Sandwell Council invests significant funding to tackle fly-tipping and make recycling easier
Sandwell Council is investing in helping residents recycle and dispose of waste properly, while taking tough action against fly-tipping and illegal waste dumping.
27 Feb 2026
Hundreds of Sandwell children inspired by Alexander Armstrong’s visit to West Bromwich Town Hall
More than 300 children from schools across Sandwell enjoyed a special visit from actor, comedian, presenter and author Alexander Armstrong.
25 Feb 2026
New balanced budget prioritises a cleaner, greener and safer Sandwell
Sandwell Council’s balanced budget for 2026/2027 has been approved by full council.
20 Feb 2026
Tree of Life installation comes to Sandwell to promote road safety
A powerful road safety installation, the Tree of Life, visited Sandwell College in West Bromwich and Sandwell Council House in Oldbury this February.
10 Feb 2026
Work begins on Owen Street improvements – businesses remain open as usual
Work is about to begin on a major programme of improvements to Owen Street, marking a key milestone in the Tipton Town Centre Regeneration Project.
9 Feb 2026
New first-of-its kind dog wash coming to Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre
Dog owners will soon have an easy new way to clean their dogs after a muddy walk, with the opening of the first self-service dog wash in the borough, at Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre.
29 Jan 2026
Sandwell Council welcomes 100 apprentices, delivering on the Sandwell Story
Sandwell Council has already achieved its ambition of 100 new apprenticeships, marking a significant milestone in turning the Sandwell Story into reality.
26 Jan 2026
Sign up now to receive garden waste collections for 2026
Residents in Sandwell can now sign up for the fortnightly 2026 garden waste collection service which starts in March.
15 Jan 2026
Sandwell celebrates Green government rating for road maintenance as minister visits on National Pothole Day
Sandwell Council is celebrating a Green rating under the government’s new national traffic light system for highway maintenance.
2 Dec 2025
Sandwell celebrates landmark judgement and progress for children and young people
A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of services for children and families in Sandwell.