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Your Council Tax helps fund a huge range of services.
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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.
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Sandwell businesses warned about licensing scam
Businesses with alcohol licences in Sandwell are being warned about a new scam.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A new political map for Sandwell Council
Sandwell is set to have new boundaries for its council wards.
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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.
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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.
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Plas Gwynant team take on epic 240km challenge in aid of Sandwell Young Carers
A team of Sandwell Council staff are taking on a 240km cycling and paddleboarding challenge in aid of incredible children and young people who care for a loved one.
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Sandwell households urged to look out for letters about voting and postal votes
Residents in Sandwell are being urged to look out for a letter about who in their household is eligible to vote.