Ambitious bid for Smethwick to be first ever UK Town of Culture
Sandwell Council is entering Smethwick into the first ever UK Town of Culture competition, celebrating the town’s vibrant and cohesive community, rich heritage and growing arts and culture scene.
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A successful wedding showcase event at Sandwell Valley
Couples were introduced to Sandwell Valley’s countryside licensed ceremony and reception facilities.
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Sandwell maintains vigilance against fraud
Sandwell Council’s fraud team has stopped fraud and error to the value of over £800k.
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High Court extends street racing injunction to 2027
The High Court has agreed that an injunction banning street racing across parts of the Black Country should continue.
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Unlocking new skills and career potential, The Sandwell Colleges launch Cradley Heath Skills Campus
New skills and opportunities are set to be unlocked as The Sandwell Colleges officially opened their highly-anticipated Cradley Heath Skills Campus on Monday 2 March.
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Hundreds of Sandwell children inspired by Alexander Armstrong’s visit to West Bromwich Town Hall
More than 300 children from schools across Sandwell enjoyed a special visit from actor, comedian, presenter and author Alexander Armstrong.
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Sandwell Council invests significant funding to tackle fly-tipping and make recycling easier
Sandwell Council is investing in helping residents recycle and dispose of waste properly, while taking tough action against fly-tipping and illegal waste dumping.
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Street racing review hearing to be held tomorrow
The annual review of the existing High Court injunction which bans street racing in the region will take place tomorrow (Thursday 26 February 2026).
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New balanced budget prioritises a cleaner, greener and safer Sandwell
Sandwell Council’s balanced budget for 2026/2027 has been approved by full council.
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Tree of Life installation comes to Sandwell to promote road safety
A powerful road safety installation, the Tree of Life, visited Sandwell College in West Bromwich and Sandwell Council House in Oldbury this February.
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Sandwell welcomes extra funding to tackle the causes of poverty
Sandwell Council has been awarded a further £27million in its 3-year financial settlement from the Government.