
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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Opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners at Sandwell Start-Up Hub
Working spaces are available for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners at the new Sandwell Start-Up Hub.
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Free vitamins offered to Sandwell’s children and mothers
Sandwell Council’s Public Health team are helping children to get the best start in life by promoting Healthy Start vitamins that are free to all young children and expectant mothers.
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Have your say on latest proposals for Blackheath town centre from 14 March
People are encouraged to have their say from Thursday 14 March on updated plans for a bus link and improvements to public spaces around Market Place in Blackheath town centre.
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'Youth takeover' of Sandwell Council meeting to give views on key issues
Sandwell Council's SHAPE programme initiated a 'youth takeover' of the council's Cabinet and Leadership Team meeting.
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Government intervention at Sandwell Council to end
The Minister for Local Government, Simon Hoare MP, has today (Thursday 7 March) confirmed that Government intervention at Sandwell Council will come to an end.
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New trees for a greener Sandwell
Sandwell Council is marking the completion of the first stage of a series of tree planting projects.
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Governors needed for Sandwell schools
Sandwell Council is launching a year-long campaign encouraging residents to volunteer as school governors across borough.
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High Court grants full injunction to ban street racing in region
The High Court has granted a full and final injunction banning 'street racing', also known as 'car cruising', in the Black Country.
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LGBTQ+ grant funding used to help community
Each year, February marks LGBT+ History Month. Sandwell Council has been reflecting on the successful health grants programme for the LGBTQ+ community, launched a year ago.
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Two new honorary aldermen celebrated following decades of service
Two former councillors with decades of service to the people of Sandwell have become honorary aldermen.