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In the community
21 Jan 2026
Holocaust Memorial Service 2026 in Sandwell
Sandwell’s annual Holocaust Memorial Service will take place on Sunday (25 January). Everyone is welcome to attend.
21 Jan 2026
Tributes paid to Honorary Alderman and former Mayor of Sandwell Sadie Smith
Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman and former Mayor of Sandwell Sadie Smith who has sadly passed away at the age of 89.
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.
20 Jan 2026
Free careers event for young people this Saturday
Young people and their families are invited to attend the New Year New Start Careers Fair on Saturday 24 January at The Hawthorns
14 Jan 2026
Street racing review hearing will be held next month
The annual review of the High Court injunction which bans street racing in the Black Country will take place next month.
2 Jan 2026
Every child deserves warmth – Foster in 2026
That’s the message of a new Foster Sandwell campaign to recruit new foster carers this January. Foster Sandwell will be holding events throughout January.
24 Nov 2025
Sandwell Council ‘green hit squads’: Coming to a town near you!
Sandwell Council has begun a major clean-up programme to improve public spaces across all six towns in Sandwell.
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.
13 Nov 2025
Garden waste collection charges remain frozen for 2026
Sandwell Council has confirmed that the cost for garden waste collections will remain frozen at £40 for 2026, the same price as this year, giving residents good value for money for the 20 collections.