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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

  • SHAPE Youth Forum members with West Midlands Police representatives at the Takeover event

    Sandwell young people ‘take over’ police meeting to give their views

    Sandwell young people ‘took over’ a top-level board meeting to give their views and opinions on a range of issues to West Midlands Police.

    Published: Monday, 13th May 2024

  • Pregnant mothers encouraged to get vaccinated to prevent whooping cough in babies

    Cases of whooping cough have seen a national increase, with 1,319 confirmed cases in March alone and five infant deaths in England between January and March 2024.

    Published: Friday, 10th May 2024

  • Wedmesbury town centre event

    Sandwell Council launches Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan

    Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to have their say on the draft Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan.

    Published: Thursday, 9th May 2024

  • Inside Housing Development Awards

    Sandwell Council shortlisted for two Inside Housing Awards

    Sandwell Council has been shortlisted for Team of the Year and a hard-working Sandwell Council tenant has been nominated for the Tenant of the Year award at this year’s Inside Housing awards.

    Published: Wednesday, 8th May 2024

  • Road improvement project in Wednesbury set to start

    Work is set to begin on a major road improvement scheme to introduce new safety measures in Wednesbury from Sunday (12 May).

    Published: Tuesday, 7th May 2024

  • Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman of Sandwell Tony Ward, who has died aged 84

    Tributes have been made to Anthony (Tony) Ward who died last week (15 April 2024) after a period of ill health. The Council’s thoughts are with his family and friends.

    Published: Thursday, 25th April 2024

  • Kaiden with his medals and trophies

    Smethwick lad making a splash in swimming with epic medal haul

    We're so proud of Smethwick resident, Kaiden Hitchins who is making waves in the swimming world.

    Published: Monday, 25th March 2024

  • Martin Prestidge

    Tributes paid to Honorary Alderman and former Mayor of Sandwell

    Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman and former Mayor of Sandwell Martin Prestidge who has died at the age of 81.

    Published: Thursday, 21st March 2024

  • Cllr Khatun and Sandy Bear in the CBeebies Bedtime Stories Chair

    CBeebies Bedtime Stories chair comes to Sandwell

    Sandwell libraries have been gifted one of the iconic CBeebies Bedtime Stories chairs thanks to a collaboration with BookTrust.

    Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2024

  • Artist impression of Haden Hill Leisure Centre

    Extensive upgrade to Haden Hill Leisure Centre planned

    Sandwell Council has today announced the temporary closure of Haden Hill Leisure Centre from Thursday 28 March while it undergoes an extensive upgrade.

    Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2024

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