Sandwell launches free parking and free market stall pilot in Wednesbury and Great Bridge to boost town centres
Residents, visitors and traders are set to benefit from a major new initiative aimed at boosting footfall, supporting local businesses and strengthening town centres in Wednesbury and Great Bridge.
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Sandwell shortlisted for Campaign of the Year for powerful men’s mental health initiative
Sandwell Council has been shortlisted for Campaign of the Year at the 2026 Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards for its impactful men’s mental health campaign, You ok, mate?
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Sandwell to invest £1.66million in new SEND facilities at Ocker Hill Academy and Wood Green Academy
The council is to invest around £1.66million to create and enhance Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) resources at Ocker Hill Academy in Tipton and Wood Green Academy in Wednesbury.
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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.