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Are you ready? Bin collections in Sandwell to change to alternate weekly collections from next week

From next Monday (15 September), Sandwell Council will introduce alternate weekly collections (AWC) and a new dual-stream recycling service.

Published: Friday, 12th September 2025

  • Artists impression of new Haden Hill Leisure Centre

    Work begins on new £24million Haden Hill Leisure Centre in Cradley Heath

    Work has started on-site in preparation for a brand-new £24million Haden Hill Leisure Centre.

    Published: Thursday, 18th September 2025

  • Sandwell receives national recognition for Blue Badge fraud crackdown

    The British Parking Awards have recognised Sandwell Council and APCOA for cracking down on Blue Badge misuse and fraud to help protect spaces for people who are disabled or have mobility issues.

    Published: Wednesday, 17th September 2025

  • Primary school admissions now open in Sandwell

    Sandwell Council is reminding parents and carers that applications for reception and junior school places for the academic year starting in September 2026 are now open.

    Published: Wednesday, 17th September 2025

  • Sandwell businesses warned about licensing scam

    Businesses with alcohol licences in Sandwell are being warned about a new scam.

    Published: Friday, 12th September 2025

  • campaign image of a man looking straight a head you ok mate with caption you ok mate?
79% of deaths by suicide in Sandwell are men. We need to help these lads and it starts with us. Be the mate who checks in, it could save a life

    World Suicide Prevention Day: Let’s get men talking in Sandwell

    “You ok, mate?” is a new public health campaign being launched in Sandwell to tackle the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and encourage more men to talk about their mental health.

    Published: Wednesday, 10th September 2025

  • Sid the Shark

    Operation Sharknet hits Sandwell to crack down on loan sharks

    The fight against loan sharks comes to the Black Country this month (SEPT) as Operation Sharknet hits the streets of Sandwell.

    Published: Friday, 5th September 2025

  • LGBCE new map of Sandwell showing new wards

    A new political map for Sandwell Council

    Sandwell is set to have new boundaries for its council wards.

    Published: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025

  • Have your say on Sandwell’s SEND Local Offer website

    Sandwell Council is inviting parents, carers and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to share their views on the current SEND Local Offer website.

    Published: Monday, 1st September 2025

  • Image of Friar Park in map form

    Sandwell and West Midlands Mayor appoint developer to drive forward 600 new homes in Wednesbury

    Plans to regenerate one of the largest brownfield sites in the West Midlands and build a new, 600 home community have reached a key milestone.

    Published: Monday, 1st September 2025

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