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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Sandwell Council celebrates SHAPE Your Talent video launch
Sandwell Council is celebrating the launch of the video of the annual SHAPE Your Talent Final which was held earlier this year at Sandwell College.
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School of Sanctuary awarded to centre in Smethwick
Sandwell Council’s STEPS Centre in Smethwick has been accredited as a School of Sanctuary in recognition of the centre’s support for new arrivals.
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Sandwell Council improves the property-buying process in the area
From today (Thursday 19 October), the process of buying a property in Sandwell has changed for everyone.
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Ban on single-use plastic now in place
Sandwell Council is reminding businesses in Sandwell that since 1 October they are no longer allowed to supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items.
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Sandwell students join global art initiative
A new art project has been installed by secondary school students from the Phoenix Collegiate in West Bromwich.
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Sandwell young people set to benefit from new college in region
Young people from Sandwell will be given the opportunity to attend a new sixth form college in Dudley planned by Eton College and Star Academies.
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Sandwell Council receives Silver PawPrints award for housing from the RSPCA
Sandwell Council has been awarded the RSPCA Silver PawPrints status for its clear, positive guidance and flexibility to allow council tenants to keep pets on a case-by-case basis.
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Sandwell Council reopens Coffee Crèm
Sandwell Council today (Wednesday October 11) reopened the café at the Sandwell Valley crematorium.
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New Puffin Crossing helps keep Wednesbury children safe
A new Puffin Crossing has been installed by Sandwell Council outside St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Wednesbury to help everyone to cross the road more safely.
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Sandwell Council tackles illegally dumped household waste
Sandwell Council’s Environmental Protection & Enforcement Teams are responding to a number of illegally dumped vehicles that contain vast amounts of household waste.