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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. 

Published: Wednesday, 4th June 2025

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    Boost Your Club! Up to £5k funding available to Sports Groups in Sandwell

    Sandwell Council and Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) have launched Round Two of their Sandwell Community Sports Grants programme.

    Published: Monday, 29th January 2024

  • Jenna Holmes from J McCann & Co Ltd receiving a certificate of thanks from Cllr Peter Hughes

    Sandwell Council thanks partners and local businesses for Christmas generosity

    On Thursday 18 January, around 45 people attended a morning event at the Sandwell Start-Up Hub In Oldbury.

    Published: Thursday, 25th January 2024

  • Cllr Peter Hughes with representatives from Homes England and the Matrix Housing Partnership

    Midlands-based social landlords and Sandwell Council celebrate start on site at Swan Lane, West Bromwich

    The Matrix Housing Partnership, a consortium of social landlords, is celebrating with Sandwell Council the start on site at GreenSquareAccord’s (GSA) Swan Lane development, West Bromwich.

    Published: Thursday, 25th January 2024

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    Sandwell is getting digitally connected

    Sandwell Council Leader and Cabinet Members recently visited SinglePoint in Oldbury to see the benefits and progress of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Connected Digital Services Programme

    Published: Thursday, 25th January 2024

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    Reminder - Service in Sandwell to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024

    Sandwell Council will mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a special service on Sunday 28 January to be held from 11am – 12 noon in the Memorial Gardens at Highfields House, High Street, West Bromwich.

    Published: Monday, 22nd January 2024

  • Minister praises ‘significant improvements’ at Sandwell Council

    The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Simon Hoare MP, paid tribute to Sandwell Council yesterday (Thursday 18 January).

    Published: Friday, 19th January 2024

  • Sandwell to become UNICEF Child Friendly Borough

    Sandwell Council Cabinet today (Wednesday January 17) confirmed it will apply for UNICEF Child Friendly Borough status.

    Published: Wednesday, 17th January 2024

  • Cllrs Rollins and Padda with members of the Farm team and SWG staff

    New natural play barn and cafe coming to Sandwell’s Forge Mill Farm

    Forge Mill Farm in Sandwell Valley Country Park is investing in great days out in Sandwell with the creation of a new natural play barn and cafe.

    Published: Monday, 15th January 2024

  • Balraj, Tyler, Savannah and Ida with Cllr Hackett, Lynn Howard (Chair of Governors) and Nick Fowler (Headteacher)

    Two schools merge in Great Barr

    Hamstead Infant School and Hamstead Junior school have joined together to form Hamstead Primary School in Great Barr.

    Published: Thursday, 11th January 2024

  • New funding for Sandwell’s highways

    Sandwell Council has welcomed £509,000 funding as part of the Government’s Network North fund, an £8.3billion commitment to highways maintenance across England.

    Published: Tuesday, 9th January 2024

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