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Sandwell to introduce changes to bin collections from 15 September 2025

From 15 September this year, Sandwell Council will introduce changes to bin collections to improve recycling quality and meet new Government regulations. 

Published: Wednesday, 4th June 2025

  • Armed Forces Day 2025

    Sandwell Council is inviting residents and people from further afield to join Sandwell’s annual Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June 2025 from 10.45am to 4pm at the Civic Square, Oldbury.

    Published: Monday, 23rd June 2025

  • Left to right at the Auntie Duck book reading, Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker, Corngreaves Academy Headteacher Jo Robinson and Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Wellbeing Councillor Jackie Taylor.

    Children to breathe easier as schools help tackle pollution on Clean Air Day

    West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker went back to school to announce a new education programme that will help thousands more schoolchildren improve the air quality where they live.

    Published: Friday, 20th June 2025

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    Last chance to apply for the Active Travel Community Grant

    Sandwell Council is currently running a Community Grant Scheme for projects which get people walking, wheeling, or cycling. It’s open to charities, community groups and schools.

    Published: Thursday, 19th June 2025

  • A letter to the Consul General of India

    Dear Dr. M. Venkatachalam IFS,

    Published: Thursday, 19th June 2025

  • Sandwell SHAPE Youth Summer Fest is back on Saturday 12 July

    Sandwell’s SHAPE Youth Summer Fest is back for 2025 with the biggest selection of free activities ever!

    Published: Wednesday, 18th June 2025

  • New housing planned for Grafton Lodge site

    Sandwell Council has announced the sale of the Grafton Lodge site for the creation of much needed housing.

    Published: Wednesday, 18th June 2025

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    Wrights Bridge reopens after major repairs

    Waterways charity Canal & River Trust, working in partnership with Sandwell Council, has reopened the 129-year-old Wrights Bridge after extensive repairs.

    Published: Monday, 16th June 2025

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    The first Motown & Soul Night Out at Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre

    Sandwell Council is inviting residents to step back in time and groove to live, timeless classics at its first Motown & Soul Night Out on Saturday 28 June 2025 at Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre. 

    Published: Monday, 16th June 2025

  • Farm week 2024

    Forge Mill Farm’s “Farming Fortnight” 

    Forge Mill Farm has proudly wrapped up a hugely successful “Farming Fortnight,” welcoming over 880 participants from 41 groups to the farm in the last two weeks. 

    Published: Monday, 16th June 2025

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    Sandwell Council starts work on crossing at Heath Street

    Sandwell Council is starting work on a ‘Tiger Crossing’ and new canal access at Heath Street Smethwick on Monday 16 June.

    Published: Friday, 13th June 2025

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