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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

  • 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.

    Published: Wednesday, 13th March 2024

  • 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.

    Published: Tuesday, 12th March 2024

  • '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.

    Published: Friday, 8th March 2024

  • 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.

    Published: Thursday, 7th March 2024

  • Cllrs Singh Padda and Hughes and the team

    New trees for a greener Sandwell

    Sandwell Council is marking the completion of the first stage of a series of tree planting projects.

    Published: Tuesday, 5th March 2024

  • Apply to be a school governor

    Governors needed for Sandwell schools

    Sandwell Council is launching a year-long campaign encouraging residents to volunteer as school governors across borough.

    Published: Wednesday, 28th February 2024

  • Street Racing Banned in the Black Country Logo

    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.

    Published: Wednesday, 28th February 2024

  • Councillors and Piero from Proud Baggies with a Pride flag outside Sandwell Council House

    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.

    Published: Wednesday, 28th February 2024

  • 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.

    Published: Tuesday, 27th February 2024

  • Sandwell shortlisted for national awards

    Sandwell Council and its employees have been shortlisted for four awards at the National Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.

    Published: Monday, 26th February 2024

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