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In the community
11 Mar 2026
Sandwell Council celebrates ‘Good’ CQC rating
Adult Social Care leaders at the council have committed to listening to people with lived experience and continuing to improve services to build on its ‘Good’ rating following an assessment by the CQC.
16 Mar 2026
Sandwell to invest £1.66million in new SEND facilities at Ocker Hill Academy and Wood Green Academy
The council is to invest around £1.66million to create and enhance Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) resources at Ocker Hill Academy in Tipton and Wood Green Academy in Wednesbury.
13 Mar 2026
New Learning Campus set to transform skills across Sandwell
A major new Learning Campus is set to open on the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital site, marking a significant milestone in the regeneration of Smethwick and the wider Sandwell area.
13 Mar 2026
Communities celebrate new look Britannia Park
On Sunday 8 March, residents, families and communities came together to celebrate the transformation of Britannia Park at special free open day showcasing the park’s extensive new improvements.
11 Mar 2026
Sandwell residents recycle record amounts of paper and card
Residents across the borough are being thanked by Sandwell Council after recycling a record amount of quality paper, card and food waste since the borough’s new waste and recycling service launched last September.
11 Mar 2026
Sandwell Council brings dozens of privately-owned empty homes back into use for local families
Sandwell Council has helped turn dozens of abandoned properties into homes as part of a major push to tackle empty properties across the borough.
11 Mar 2026
Ofsted joy for Oldbury primary school where staff and pupils look forward to brand-new facilities
Staff and pupils at an Oldbury primary school are celebrating a very positive Ofsted inspection report, while also looking forward to moving to a brand-new building for the future.
2 Mar 2026
Spring Sandwell Herald is out now
The 24-page spring edition of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper was distributed to homes and businesses in Sandwell between Monday 2 March and Monday 9 March. You can also read the Herald on our website.
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.
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.
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.