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In the community
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.
3 Feb 2026
UK Youth Parliament election under way – voting open for Sandwell candidates
Young people across Sandwell are being urged to vote for their representatives for the UK Youth Parliament.
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.
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.
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.
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.