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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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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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.
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CQC Praises Sandwell’s strong, sustainable care market as council invests £10.2 m adult social care
Sandwell’s recent “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has highlighted the strength and sustainability of the borough’s adult social care market.
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New dog park and land train coming to Sandwell Valley this Easter Weekend.
Sandwell Council is continuing its transformation of Sandwell Valley into a more dog-friendly destination.
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Q3 Academy Langley celebrates national recognition as a DfE Lead Hub School
Sandwell Council is celebrating the success of Q3 Academy Langley after the school was officially named a Lead Hub School by the Department for Education (DfE).
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About the council's budget for 2026/27 - how Council Tax helps fund a huge range of services
Your Council Tax helps fund a huge range of services.
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Work to build brand-new Haden Hill Leisure Centre set to begin next month
Construction of the brand-new Haden Hill Leisure Centre is set to begin by the end of April, as work continues to demolish the old building.
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Support for carers highlighted in CQC judgement
Sandwell Council has welcomed the recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment, which recognises the progress the council is making in supporting residents who provide unpaid care for loved ones.
