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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Record number of visitors choose West Midlands in 2023
More people visited the West Midlands in 2023 than ever before, with 145.4 million spending time in the region to enjoy its culture, food, retail, hospitality, sporting and business events offer.
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Sandwell celebrates 15 Green Flag parks and green spaces
Fifteen parks and other green spaces in Sandwell have this year achieved the coveted Green Flag Award, it was announced today (Tuesday 16 July).
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Work to start on West Bromwich High Street Cycleway Scheme
Work is set to start from Monday 22 July on the £1million West Bromwich High Street Cycleway Scheme.
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Sandwell leads the way in tackling Blue Badge fraud
Sandwell Council’s work to tackle Blue Badge fraud has been acknowledged with a national award.
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Help football come home to Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy!
Staff and students from Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy in Tividale have taken part in a 16-mile sponsored walk to raise funds for a new 3G football pitch.
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Work protects “beautiful shine” on Smethwick’s Lions of the Great War memorial
Community leaders joined together at the invitation of Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick to welcome recent work on the iconic Lions of the Great War statue that’s keeping the memorial looking its best.
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Support available to victims of ‘honour-based’ abuse and forced marriage
People suffering so-called ‘honour-based’ abuse are being urged to seek help and support as Sandwell marks an annual Day of Memory on Sunday (14 July) to remember lost victims.
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Have your say on the future of Smethwick
New consultation is underway in Smethwick!
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Sandwell's SHAPE Youth Summer Fest is back this Saturday (13 July)
Sandwell’s SHAPE Youth Summer Fest is back for 2024, with the biggest selection of free activities ever!
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Sandwell landlords urged to check if they need housing licence under new scheme
On the 19 June 2024 Sandwell Council’s Cabinet approved the implementation of a borough wide additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).