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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Two brand-new buses delivered to Sandwell Council
Two brand-new, double-decker buses have been delivered to Sandwell Council and are about to undergo conversion (with input from young people) to become the borough’s youth buses.
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Commonwealth Games legacy to benefit Sandwell for decades to come
Sandwell people continue to be inspired by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, a year on from Sandwell Aquatics Centre being a proud host venue for swimming, para swimming and diving competitions.
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West Smethwick Park Pavilion receives defibrillator from Arrive Alive, its first donation to Sandwell’s community parks
The UK’s only registered charity of its kind Arrive Alive has donated its first community-accessible defibrillator to West Smethwick Park Pavilion in Sandwell earlier this month.
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Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service rated 'Good' by Ofsted
The latest inspection carried out by Ofsted on Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service (SAFL) has resulted in the service being given a ‘Good’ rating in all areas.
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Sandwell Council “striving for excellence” as Commissioners report “considerable progress”
The latest report from Government-appointed commissioners at Sandwell Council has been published, noting that “the council continues to make progress on the right path”.
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Sandwell Council and partners celebrate completion of legacy phase of new Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Sandwell Aquatics Centre opens its doors to the public on Monday 24 July having completed its planned transformation into a state-of-the-art community leisure centre for Sandwell and the wider region.
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Young people help shape the future in Sandwell
The voice of young people is set to shape future plans in Sandwell with the Young Person’s Corporate Plan being approved by Sandwell’s Cabinet earlier this month.
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Change of date for street racing injunction review hearing
A new date has been set for a review hearing to consider whether the interim injunction banning street racing, also known as ‘car cruising’, in the Black Country should remain in force or be amended.
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Join us in celebrating the King’s Coronation at Sandwell Valley on Sunday 7 May
People in Sandwell are being invited to come together and celebrate His Majesty, the King’s Coronation at a special free event at Sandwell Valley on Sunday, 7 May from 4pm until late.
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Street racing injunction review hearing next month
A review hearing will take place next month to consider whether the interim injunction banning ‘street racing’, also known as ‘car cruising’, in the Black Country should remain in force or be amended.