Sandwell Local Election results 2026
The results of the 2026 Local Elections will be shared here as they are declared on Friday 8 May.
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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.
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Renovated tennis courts reopen in Sandwell’s parks
Sandwell Council has reopened a number of renovated tennis courts across the borough to enable people to play the game throughout the year.
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Sandwell Council launches Mental Health Strategy on World Mental Health Day
To mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October, Sandwell Council is launching the ‘Sandwell Better Mental Health Strategy 2024 - 2029’.
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Construction begins on new indoor market in West Bromwich
Work has now started on the new indoor market in West Bromwich, marking a significant milestone in the town's ongoing regeneration.
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Sandwell Mayor joins National Literacy Trust to launch Take 10 to Read campaign
The Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE met with Aman of the National Literacy Trust in the Black Country to help launch this year's Take 10 to Read campaign.