Sandwell invites families to enjoy a Festival of Free Play this Half Term with more than 25 events
Families across Sandwell are being invited to celebrate play, creativity and community this half term as Sandwell Council launches its Festival of Free Play, featuring more than 25 free activities.
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New Learning Campus set to transform skills across Sandwell
A major new Learning Campus is set to open on the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital site, marking a significant milestone in the regeneration of Smethwick and the wider Sandwell area.
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Sandwell Council driving forward Housing Improvement Plan following C3 regulatory judgement
Sandwell Council is continuing to make strong and measurable progress on its Housing Improvement Plan.
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Communities celebrate new look Britannia Park
On Sunday 8 March, residents, families and communities came together to celebrate the transformation of Britannia Park at special free open day showcasing the park’s extensive new improvements.
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Sandwell Council shortlisted in the 2026 LGC Awards
Sandwell Council has been shortlisted in the ‘Most Improved Council’ category at this year’s Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.
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Sandwell Council secures nearly £300,000 to boost culture and heritage across the borough
Sandwell Council is delighted to announce it has been awarded nearly £300,000 from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Cultural and Creative Investment Programme.
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Sandwell Council has undergone a “remarkable and profound transformation”
The peer team, made up of senior councillors and officers from other councils across the UK, visited Sandwell in January 2026.
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Sandwell Council signs Young Carers Covenant
The council has signed the Young Carers Covenant to mark Young Carers Action Day today, strengthening its commitment to improving support and opportunities for young carers and young adult carers.
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Sandwell Council brings dozens of privately-owned empty homes back into use for local families
Sandwell Council has helped turn dozens of abandoned properties into homes as part of a major push to tackle empty properties across the borough.
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Sandwell residents recycle record amounts of paper and card
Residents are being thanked by Sandwell Council after recycling a record amount of quality paper, card and food waste since the borough’s new waste and recycling service launched last September.
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Ofsted joy for Oldbury primary school where staff and pupils look forward to brand-new facilities
Staff and pupils at an Oldbury primary school are celebrating a very positive Ofsted inspection report, while also looking forward to moving to a brand-new building for the future.