Sandwell Council welcomes 100 apprentices, delivering on the Sandwell Story
Sandwell Council has already achieved its ambition of 100 new apprenticeships, marking a significant milestone in turning the Sandwell Story into reality.
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Safer Sandwell: CCTV upgrades to boost safety and crack down on crime in West Bromwich
Sandwell Council has delivered a major upgrade to the CCTV network in West Bromwich town centre as part of a wider effort to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour (ASB) and improve how safe people feel.
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Sandwell Stands Against Violence Towards Women and Girls: 16 Days of Action begins
Sandwell Council, in partnership with West Midlands Police and Black Country Women’s Aid, has launched a powerful new campaign – Sandwell Stands Against Violence Towards Women and Girls.
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Sandwell Council ‘green hit squads’: Coming to a town near you!
Sandwell Council has begun a major clean-up programme to improve public spaces across all six towns in Sandwell.
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Support our Winter Coats Appeal
Could you donate a winter coat to help keep someone warm?
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Young people in Sandwell encouraged to stand for UK Youth Parliament
Sandwell Council is calling on young people across the borough to register as candidates for the upcoming UK Youth Parliament elections, taking place from the end of January to February 2026.
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Council crackdown on fraudulent Right to Buy applications protects £750,000 of public funds
Sandwell Council has successfully prevented a number of fraudulent Right to Buy applications.
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Garden waste collection charges remain frozen for 2026
Sandwell Council has confirmed that the cost for garden waste collections will remain frozen at £40 for 2026, the same price as this year, giving residents good value for money for the 20 collections.
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Targeted operation tackles untaxed and suspected abandoned vehicles in Smethwick
A targeted operation was carried out early on 6 November to tackle the growing issue of untaxed and suspected abandoned vehicles causing disruption to traffic flow and local businesses in Smethwick.
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Free Sandwell Christmas lights switch-on events starting from Friday 14 November!
The countdown has begun for our annual Sandwell Christmas lights switch-on events.
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Sandwell Council’s SHAPE Anti-Bullying Week roadshow is back
Sandwell’s annual roadshow for Anti-Bullying Week is now under way and is travelling to 10 schools across the borough.