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 Valley presented with part of Platinum Jubilee sculpture
Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands Gurpreet Bhatia presented the Mayor of Sandwell Cllr Bill Gavan with a pot that was part of the Tree of Trees sculpture at Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
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Sandwell Council & West Midlands Police highlight progress of Operation Eternity as part of #Safer6
As part of the #Safer6 campaign, Sandwell Council and West Midlands Police are reporting back on the progress of Operation Eternity to target anti-social behaviour (ASB) in parts of Great Bridge
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Street racing injunction to continue as pair get suspended jail sentences
An interim injunction banning street racing in the Black Country has been permitted to continue by the High Court – a day after two individuals were given suspended jail sentences for breaching it.
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School children from Smethwick challenge speeding motorists
Two mini speed indicator devices are being installed at locations across Sandwell to tackle concerns regarding vehicles driving at excessive speeds.
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Rounds Green Primary School and Sandwell Council work to keep Oldbury’s children safe
Sandwell Council’s road safety team recently visited Rounds Green Primary School to attend a celebration assembly to present a banner and signs designed by the children to promote road safety.
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Illegal vapes and tobacco seized in police and council raids in Sandwell
More than £20,000 worth of illegal vapes and tobacco were seized from two shops in Tipton in a joint operation by Sandwell Council and Sandwell Police.
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Changes to car parking charges in Sandwell
A phased increase of new parking tariffs will start from 1 October 2023 with the second phase beginning on 1 January 2024.
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More regeneration and opportunities on the way in Sandwell
Sandwell Council and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have agreed the programme that will be delivered as part of their Levelling Up Partnership.
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Safer 6 returns to Sandwell
We'll be working together to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and other community concerns as Safer 6 returns to Sandwell.
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Statement on national asylum dispersal system
A letter has been sent from Sandwell Council Leader, Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, to Minister of State (Minister for Immigration), Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP.