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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New volunteering initiative at Sandwell Libraries
Libraries across Sandwell are part of a new initiative to create volunteering opportunities and support those experiencing loneliness.
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Pregnant mothers encouraged to get vaccinated to prevent whooping cough in babies
With a rise in whooping cough cases in the West Midlands, Sandwell Council’s Public Health team calls for all pregnant mothers to be vaccinated to protect their babies from this dangerous illness.
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Double win for Sandwell at national children’s awards
Sandwell Council and Sandwell Children’s Trust have won two national awards at the recent Children and Young People Now Awards 2023.
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Sandwell Valley’s Forge Mill Farm wins conservation award
Forge Mill Farm, in Sandwell Valley Country Park, was awarded the Whitegrove Trophy by the Staffordshire Country Agricultural Society.
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Quilt of Hope unveiled in Sandwell for 16 Days of Action against Gender-Based Violence
A community quilt, made by women and children affected by domestic abuse and modern slavery, has been unveiled in Sandwell.
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Sandwell Valley Country Park unveils new cycling routes as part of Commonwealth Games legacy
New bike trails have been opened in Sandwell Valley Country Park and the former Hill Top Golf Course in Birmingham.
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Sandwell Council’s Joshua Singh wins national Young Planner of the Year
Josh Singh, Planning Regeneration Team Leader at Sandwell Council, was recognised as the national Young Planner of the Year 2023 at the Royal Town Planning Institute’s Awards for Planning Excellence.
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Residents invited to have their say on Wednesbury Conservation Area
A public consultation is being held to gather residents’ opinions on a proposed extension to Wednesbury Market Place Conservation Area.
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Gifted and talented swimmer Karnell makes a splash for Sandwell
Nineteen-year-old Karnell Nunes-Smith from Oldbury won two gold medals at the Swim England West Midlands Regional Winter Championships on 4 and 5 November.
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Residents, businesses and voluntary organisations encouraged to have their say on council budget
Sandwell Council is carrying out further consultation with the public on how to make savings to the council’s budget over the coming years.