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In the community

22 Jul 2026
Council wins national road safety award for its work to make the A4030 in Smethwick and Bearwood safer
The council received the Exemplary Urban Scheme Award from the Road Safety Foundation at a ceremony in the House of Lords.

22 Jul 2026
£2.5million investment to create more SEND places in Sandwell schools
Plan will help create more specialist support for children & young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

14 Jul 2026
Fourth Cradley Heath mini-mart closed
An order to close Top G's on the town’s High Street was granted at Walsall Magistrates Court.

14 Jul 2026
We're celebrating a record-breaking 17 prestigious Green Flag Awards
Our award-winning green spaces include Sandwell Valley, at least one park in each town, two cemeteries, a crematorium and three community-run sites.

14 Jul 2026
Proud to be ranked the 48th top apprentice employer
We're one of only three local authorities nationwide to feature in the top 50 rankings.

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.