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Introducing Sandwell’s new Mayor
Published on 23rd May 2023
Councillor Bill Gavan (Langley ward) is the new Mayor of Sandwell following a ceremony in the Council chamber today (Tuesday 23 May). His Consort is his husband, Adam Kennedy.
Oldbury man prosecuted for theft of money intended to fund care
Published on 26th May 2023
Sandwell Council has prosecuted an Oldbury resident for stealing around £44,000 from a family member’s Direct Payment, money given by the council to pay for care for a family member.
Community hubs pilot at Blackheath and West Bromwich Central libraries
Published on 25th May 2023
Two community hubs are being piloted as part of Sandwell Council’s improvements to customer service, to make it easier for residents to access services and resolve issues.
Street cleaner retires after 50 years’ dedicated service
Published on 24th May 2023
A loyal street cleanser has handed in his broom for retirement after 50 years of service.
High Court continues interim Black Country street racing ban
Published on 24th May 2023
The interim injunction banning ‘street racing’, also known as ‘car cruising’, in the Black Country has been extended by the High Court, with minor alterations, at a hearing on Friday (19 May, 2023).
Sandwell Children’s Festival
Published on 23rd May 2023
It's time to get ready for the Sandwell Children's Festival!
Food vouchers for eligible families during school holidays
Published on 22nd May 2023
Sandwell Council has committed to spend £3.5million on food vouchers during school holidays for eligible families from their household support fund allocation.
Welfare rights team on-hand to help residents
Published on 18th May 2023
Sandwell Council’s Welfare Rights Team are available to help Sandwell residents claim the benefits that they are entitled to.
Sandwell Leader announces Cabinet roles and responsibilities
Published on 17th May 2023
Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, Leader of Sandwell Council has announced her Cabinet for the municipal year of 2023/24.
Change of date for street racing injunction review hearing
Published on 12th May 2023
A new date has been set for a review hearing to consider whether the interim injunction banning street racing, also known as ‘car cruising’, in the Black Country should remain in force or be amended.
Sandwell Coronation Community Champions
Published on 12th May 2023
Four people living, working or volunteering in Sandwell have been named as Coronation Community Champions in recognition of their volunteering work.
Launch of Sandwell Coronation Clean
Published on 12th May 2023
The Big Spring Clean, Sandwell’s biggest mass-action participation environmental campaign, is back for the seventeenth year and this year it is called Sandwell Coronation Clean 2023.
Leader of Sandwell Council welcomes new Cabinet Member
Published on 10th May 2023
Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, Leader of Sandwell Council has welcomed Councillor Syeda Khatun into her Cabinet for the municipal year of 2023/24.
Hamstead Infant School celebrates Road Safety Campaign banner competition
Published on 10th May 2023
Children at Hamstead Infant School recently held an assembly to celebrate the five winners of a competition to design a road safety banner
Sandwell Council and Sandwell Leisure Trust announce appointment of Head Dive Coach
Published on 9th May 2023
Sandwell Council and Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) have announced the appointment of Nigel Mills as Head Dive Coach at Sandwell Aquatics Centre.
Sandwell Council announces King’s Colouring Competition winner
Published on 5th May 2023
Sandwell Council is happy to announce that the winner of its King’s Colouring Competition is Zara, aged 10 from St Martin’s CofE School, Tipton.
Join us in celebrating the King’s Coronation at Sandwell Valley on Sunday 7 May
Published on 28th April 2023
People in Sandwell are being invited to come together and celebrate His Majesty, the King’s Coronation at a special free event at Sandwell Valley on Sunday, 7 May from 4pm until late.
Sandwell voters reminded to take photo ID to the polls on 4 May
Published on 28th April 2023
Sandwell residents who plan to cast their vote at a polling station at the local elections next week (Thursday 4 May) are reminded to check that they have accepted photographic ID easily to hand.
Street racing injunction review hearing next month
Published on 25th April 2023
A review hearing will take place next month to consider whether the interim injunction banning ‘street racing’, also known as ‘car cruising’, in the Black Country should remain in force or be amended.
More than 94% of families in Sandwell get first choice of primary school
Published on 17th April 2023
More than 94 per cent (94%) of parents and carers have been offered a place for their child in Reception at their first preferred school, an increase of two per cent on last year in Sandwell.
Community hubs pilot at Blackheath and West Bromwich Central libraries
Published on 14th April 2023
Two community hubs are being piloted as part of Sandwell Council’s improvements to customer service, to make it easier for residents to access services and resolve issues.
Major fuel spillage disruption in West Bromwich resolved
Published on 5th April 2023
A major fuel spillage closed off roads in West Bromwich on Tuesday (4 April).
Active Greenspaces launches spring activities for Sandwell residents
Published on 21st March 2023
The Albion Foundation and Sandwell Council are delivering a range of fitness and social activities for Sandwell's residents and workforce over the Spring to improve their health and wellbeing.
Calls for more cost of living support from Sandwell Council Leader to the Prime Minister
Published on 21st March 2023
Voluntary and community sector partners from across Sandwell have joined the Leader of the Council in writing to the Prime Minister.
New group set up to provide long-term solution to tackling fly-tipping and littering hot spots
Published on 21st March 2023
Sandwell Council has this month (March) launched a new group to oversee long-term solutions to tackling hot spots with significant fly-tipping, littering and very overgrown areas.
Sandwell Council Green Spaces Improvements Update
Published on 21st March 2023
The Green Spaces Strategy approved by Sandwell Council's Cabinet in June 2022 set out an ambitious programme of works, and a commitment to keep residents informed of progress.
Major transformation for Oldbury council homes well under way
Published on 21st March 2023
Work is now well under way on a £20.8million refurbishment scheme for council homes in Oldbury.
Sandwell residents to benefit from newly launched free online digital learning platform
Published on 21st March 2023
Sandwell Council has partnered with digital services and consulting company Infosys to launch a website that will offer local people free skills training courses from beginner to advanced level.
Brand new buses mean farewell tour for the Sandwell Youth Bus
Published on 20th March 2023
Sandwell Council’s Youth Service has invested in two new buses to replace the aging Sandwell Youth Bus as it comes to the end of its life as a mobile youth centre.
Sandwell Schools top national walking challenge
Published on 20th March 2023
Moat Farm Junior School in Oldbury school is celebrating after topping a national league table measuring how many of their pupils walk to school and how often.