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Celebrating Good Ofsted rating for Sandwell - group photo

Sandwell celebrates landmark judgement and progress for children and young people

A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of services for children and families in Sandwell.

Published: Tuesday, 2nd December 2025

  • At the Sandwell Business Growth and Employment Summit, Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, Councillor Jalal Uddin, Sandwell Council's Cabinet Member for Children and Families, and Shokat Lal, Sandwell Council's Chief Executive

    Sandwell Council hosts inaugural Business Growth and Employment Summit

    Sandwell Council has proudly hosted its first-ever Business Growth and Employment Summit, bringing together key figures from the business, education and social value sectors.

    Published: Wednesday, 4th December 2024

  • HDRC launch

    Sandwell launches research collaboration to tackle health inequalities

    Sandwell Council has launched its five-year Better Research for Better Health programme, bringing in £5 million funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

    Published: Wednesday, 4th December 2024

  • Sandwell Council Leader given inaugural Massingham award at RSPCA PawPrints Awards

    Sandwell Council Leader Councillor Kerrie Carmichael has been awarded the first ever Massingham Advocacy Award at the RSPCA PawPrints Awards.

    Published: Wednesday, 27th November 2024

  • Friar Park Millennium Centre refurbishment and extension – information sharing events

    Sandwell Council is inviting residents to drop-in events on 1 and 2 December to find out more about the planned refurbishment and extension of the Friar Park Millennium Centre in Wednesbury.

    Published: Wednesday, 27th November 2024

  • Sandwell Police's PC Stuart Bott and Inspector Colin Gallier with Councillor Suzanne Hartwell by the Knife Angel in Oldbury Civic Square

    Combatting the sale of knives to underage people

    Nine out of ten shops failed to ask young people for identification when trying to buy knives and other bladed items.

    Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2024

  • Capre hill bin lorry fire

    Bin lorry fire in Smethwick sparks safety reminder for Sandwell residents

    A Sandwell Council refuse collection crew experienced first-hand the dangers of people putting batteries or electricals in the general waste when a fire broke out in the rear of their bin lorry.

    Published: Wednesday, 13th November 2024

  • Crosswells Road

    New sustainable council homes under construction in Sandwell

    Sandwell Council is working with Seddon Housing Partnership to bring 20 new council homes to sites in Oldbury and West Bromwich.

    Published: Monday, 4th November 2024

  • West bromwich town hall

    West Bromwich Town Hall and Central Library shine again after major renovation

    West Bromwich is celebrating the successful completion of the restoration and renovation project at two of its most iconic Grade II listed buildings – West Bromwich Town Hall and Central Library.

    Published: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024

  • Chainmakers

    Celebrating the Women Chainmakers of Cradley Heath

    Today (Tuesday 22 October) Sandwell Council is marking the anniversary of the end of the pivotal strike by  the Women Chainmakers of Cradley Heath in 1910.

    Published: Tuesday, 22nd October 2024

  • Mayor, Leader and Councillors at the official opening

    Renovated tennis courts reopen in Sandwell’s parks

    Sandwell Council has reopened a number of renovated tennis courts across the borough to enable people to play the game throughout the year.

    Published: Friday, 11th October 2024

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