About the council's budget for 2026/27 - how Council Tax helps fund a huge range of services
Your Council Tax helps fund a huge range of services.
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Sandwell Council renews West Bromwich Public Space Protection Order
Sandwell Council’s cabinet has renewed the West Bromwich Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) at a meeting last night (Wednesday 4 December).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.