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Sandwell residents to receive new recycling (blue) bags ahead of bin collection changes

Sandwell Council is gearing up to deliver brand new blue recycling bags to households across the borough from Monday 26 August, ahead of upcoming bin collection changes starting 15 September 2025.

Published: Friday, 22nd August 2025

  • Sandwell households urged to look out for letters about voting and postal votes

    Residents in Sandwell are being urged to look out for a letter about who in their household is eligible to vote.

    Published: Tuesday, 26th August 2025

  • Logo of Sandwell Holiday Activities with the words and images of 3 children in silhouette playing

    Sandwell HAF programme transforms school holidays for thousands – spaces still available this summer

    Sandwell Council is celebrating the success of its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme.

    Published: Thursday, 21st August 2025

  • New market and food hall opening in West Bromwich – and the return of a much-loved high street name…

    The new West Bromwich indoor market will open for business from 9am on Wednesday 27 August.

    Published: Thursday, 21st August 2025

  • Flying of flags in Sandwell

    Sandwell Council flies the Union Flag every day of the year. Here is a statement from Sandwell Council about the flying of flags in our communities.

    Published: Wednesday, 20th August 2025

  • Have your say on local pharmacy services - graphic with image of pharmacy and a survey, Healthy Sandwell and Sandwell Council logos

    Sandwell residents urged to give feedback on pharmacies report

    Sandwell residents are encouraged to give their views on a report on local pharmacy services to help develop services for the future.

    Published: Monday, 18th August 2025

  • Graphic promoting air quality consultation

    Sandwell Council shares draft plan to improve local air quality - have your say

    Residents, businesses, community groups and visitors to Sandwell are being asked to share their views on a new Draft Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP).

    Published: Tuesday, 12th August 2025

  • VJ Day 80 - Friday 15 August 2025 at Civic Square, Oldbury, 10.45am-11.15am

    VJ Day 80 reflections in Sandwell

    Sandwell Council will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on Friday 15 August.

    Published: Friday, 8th August 2025

  • Next phase of traffic management starting soon on Blackheath Bus Interchange project

    The next phase of traffic management is due to start on Tuesday 2 September, as part of the £2.9million regeneration project creating a new bus interchange around Market Place in Blackheath.

    Published: Friday, 8th August 2025

  • Apprenticeships Make Sandwell: Council among UK Top Apprenticeship Employers unveils its new 100 Apprentices programme

    Sandwell Council has been recognised as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025 – one of only four local authorities nationally to achieve this ranking.

    Published: Thursday, 7th August 2025

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