Sandwell invites families to enjoy a Festival of Free Play this Half Term with more than 25 events
Families across Sandwell are being invited to celebrate play, creativity and community this half term as Sandwell Council launches its Festival of Free Play, featuring more than 25 free activities.
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Sandwell supports Foster Care Fortnight
Foster Care Fortnight 2026 – This is Fostering
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Sandwell Local Election results 2026
The results of the 2026 Local Elections will be shared here as they are declared on Friday 8 May.
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Response to fire in Rowley Regis
Council and emergency responders attended to a fire on the balcony of a block of flats in Rowley Regis on Saturday 2 May. The incident was attended by our colleagues in the fire and police services.
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Sandwell Local Elections - Remember to bring your photo ID and vote for three on Thursday 7 May
Residents in Sandwell are being reminded to take their photo ID and vote for three when they go to vote on Thursday 7 May.
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Ofsted praises Sandwell Children’s Trust adoption service with ‘Outstanding’ leadership following borough-wide ‘Good’ judgement
Sandwell Children’s Trust has received a positive Ofsted judgement for its adoption service, marking further progress in services for children and families across the borough.
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Voters urged to register to vote ahead of deadline
With less than three weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for Local Elections in Sandwell on Thursday 7 May, anyone who wants to vote must make sure they are registered in time.
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Works at the Former Outdoor Market Site, Wednesbury Town Centre
Former Outdoor Market Site works
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Ambitious bid for Smethwick to be first ever UK Town of Culture
Sandwell Council is entering Smethwick into the first ever UK Town of Culture competition, celebrating the town’s vibrant and cohesive community, rich heritage and growing arts and culture scene.
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Chair of the Friar Park Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board announced
A community drop-in event was held on Wednesday 18 March at the Friar Park Millennium Centre for residents to find out more about the Friar Park Pride in Place programme.