Update on street racing injunction
The High Court has agreed to extend a street racing injunction until at least 1 March 2027, following a review hearing where the City of Wolverhampton Council, Sandwell Council and Walsall Council applied for the injunction - along with the associated power of arrest - to remain in place across all three boroughs for a further year.
The injunction prohibits people from taking part in street racing as a driver, rider or passenger; from promoting, organising and socialising or publicising gatherings; or from attending as a spectator.
Incidents of street racing should be reported online to the council or to West Midlands Police on 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.
Police are also inviting members of the public to submit dash cam or mobile phone footage of street racing events or dangerous driving via its Op Snap webpage.
The full news article can be found here
Abandoned vehicles
Environmental Protection Officers have been investigating 277 reports of abandoned vehicles, which has led to a total of 64 vehicles being removed from the public highway. Of those vehicles, 55 were untaxed.
Multi Agency Road Safety Operation
Licensing Enforcement Officers have undertaken a multi-agency operation with West Midlands Police, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and the Highways Road Safety Team, looking out for vehicles used to collect scrap and to conduct compliance inspections on taxi vehicles, in West Bromwich. As part of the operation, two scrap collector vehicles were pulled over by the police, both drivers were identified as not holding Scrap Collectors Licences and have been issued with a warning and sent application packs to apply for a Scrap Collectors Licence. Two taxi vehicles were pulled over by the police, which were both licensed by Sandwell - no defects were found on either inspected vehicle.
New technology was used to identify vehicles using ghost plates - none were identified on this occasion.
Waste Management
This vehicle fly-tipped its load at approximately 1710hrs on 11/02/2026 on New Cross Street, Tipton. This was on a busy residential street during daylight hours. Unfortunately, no registration number could be obtained from eyewitnesses or CCTV. The waste was cleared up by colleagues from our waste partner Serco.
The below vehicle was involved in fly tipping within Meadow Road, Smethwick at 1pm on 02/02/2026. CCTV captured the vehicle pulling up, and occupants removing household items onto the pavement and driving away. Unfortunately, no registration number could be obtained from the footage.
We need your help to catch the culprits of fly-tipping, if you have any details please email Enviro_enforcement@sandwell.gov.uk.
Community Safety and Anti-Social Behaviour
A series of recent enforcement interventions have taken place in Rowley, to support community safety, following reports of nuisance behaviour, neighbour disputes, and concerns raised by local residents. These actions reflect Sandwell council’s ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, respectful, and well-managed neighbourhoods.
Neighbour Dispute Intervention
Officers responded to an ongoing neighbour dispute involving repeated incidents between households. To help de‑escalate tensions and prevent further issues, Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices were issued to all parties involved. These measures set clear expectations around behaviour and provide a formal route for further action if problems continue.
Anti-Social Behaviour Enforcement
Following earlier warnings, a Community Protection Notice was issued to a resident engaged in persistent nuisance behaviour. The individual has since received a custodial sentence for an unrelated driving offence, and the situation at the property is currently stable.
Noise Nuisance from a Private Property
A complaint was received regarding ongoing noise disturbance from a privately rented home. An Environmental Health referral was completed, and the landlord was formally notified of the concerns. The complainant has since confirmed that the situation has improved and the noise issues have settled.
Landlord Engagement Following Resident Concerns
Concerns raised by a resident about activity at another privately rented property led to a formal letter being issued to the landlord. The landlord has responded promptly, confirming that they will investigate the matter and visit their tenant to address the issues raised.
Health and Safety Action
A food business in Bearwood voluntarily closed following an inspection by a food safety officer. The officer found widespread evidence of rat activity throughout the premises and poor cleaning, the conditions presented an imminent risk of injury to health. The business closed to carry out pest proofing and a pest treatment for rats, along with a deep clean. The business was allowed to reopen four days later once the officer carried out a re-visit to ensure that the imminent risk had been removed.
