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In the community

3 Jul 2026

Action has been taken to close criminal shops in Cradley Heath

The joint operation took place this week following an 8-month long intelligence-led investigation.

2 Jul 2026

Smethwick Pride in Place funding programme is now open

The Smethwick Partnership Board has announced that the Smethwick Pride in Place funding programme is now open, following its launch on 1 July.

29 Jun 2026

New Smethwick Advice Centre opens to support Sandwell residents

Sandwell residents are invited to access free confidential advice and support through the new Smethwick Advice Centre, launching at Smethwick Library.

11 Jun 2026

Sandwell wins LGC Most Improved Council award!

Sandwell Council has been named the ‘Most Improved Council’ at this year’s Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.

11 Jun 2026

Safer 6 gets underway in Sandwell with successful first launch event

Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign is now underway, with the first launch event taking place in Oldbury to mark the beginning of six weeks of action across the six towns of borough.

11 Jun 2026

Sandwell street racers face court action under ongoing injunction order

Street racers on Sandwell’s roads still face being brought before the courts under a High Court injunction order.

2 Jun 2026

More than £1million worth of counterfeit designer goods seized in Smethwick

Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards officers – in partnership with West Midlands Police and brand protection officers from WRi Group – have seized a large quantity of counterfeit designer goods from a warehouse in Smethwick. The seizure followed an investigation into the use of TikTok to advertise fake products for sale.