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.
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Judge outlines reasons for granting street racing ban
The judge who granted a full High Court injunction banning street racing – also known as car cruising – in the Black Country earlier this year has formally handed down his judgment.
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Gurdwara volunteers recognised for the way they look after Lions of the Great War site
Volunteers from Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick have been recognised for the way they look after the Lions of the Great War statue site.
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Sandwell Council and Canal & River Trust announce improvements to Wrights Bridge, Rowley Regis
Following the success of recent towpath improvements, the Canal & River Trust has announced that it will be replacing the deck of Wrights Bridge.
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Landlords in Sandwell urged to check if they need housing licence under new scheme
On Wednesday 19 June 2024 Sandwell Council’s Cabinet approved the implementation of a borough wide additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
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Domestic Abuse and Suicide Awareness Day Tuesday 10 September 2024
Tuesday 10 September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and the theme for this year is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" with the call to action to "Start the Conversation".
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Sandwell Council approves Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan
The masterplan for Wednesbury's future has been unveiled today, a document that will guide how the town centre changes over the next 10-15 years and will help the council with decision-making.
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Sandwell Council Leader wins inaugural Massingham award at RSPCA PawPrints Awards
Sandwell Council is proud to announce that its leader, Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, has been awarded the first ever Massingham Advocacy Award in the RSPCA PawPrints Awards.
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Tipton Care scheme marks Starts at Home Day
On Friday 30 August Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Wellbeing, Councillor Jackie Taylor, visited an extra care scheme in Tipton to mark Starts at Home Day.
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CCTV safety boost for Wednesbury town centre and Friar Park
New and upgraded CCTV has been installed in Wednesbury town centre and Friar Park by Sandwell Council.
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New play area opens as part of £2.5million upgrade to park in Rowley Regis
A brand-new play area has been unveiled at Britannia Park in Rowley Regis. The Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Syeda Khatun, officially opened the play area on Tuesday 13 August.