https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:13:06 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:13:06 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/786/voters-urged-to-register-to-vote-ahead-of-deadline With less than three weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for Local Elections in Sandwell on Thursday 7 May, anyone who wants to vote must make sure they are registered in time.  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/785/works-at-the-former-outdoor-market-site-wednesbury-town-centre Former Outdoor Market Site works Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/784/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. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/782/chair-of-the-friar-park-pride-in-place-neighbourhood-board-announced A community drop-in event was held on Wednesday 18 March at the Friar Park Millennium Centre for residents to find out more about the Friar Park Pride in Place programme.  Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:12:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/781/cqc-praises-sandwell-s-strong-sustainable-care-market-as-council-invests-10-2-m-adult-social-care Sandwell’s recent “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has highlighted the strength and sustainability of the borough’s adult social care market. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:06:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/780/new-dog-park-and-land-train-coming-to-sandwell-valley-this-easter-weekend- Sandwell Council is continuing its transformation of Sandwell Valley into a more dog-friendly destination. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/779/q3-academy-langley-celebrates-national-recognition-as-a-dfe-lead-hub-school Sandwell Council is celebrating the success of Q3 Academy Langley after the school was officially named a Lead Hub School by the Department for Education (DfE). Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:23:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/778/about-the-council-s-budget-for-2026-27-how-council-tax-helps-fund-a-huge-range-of-services Your Council Tax helps fund a huge range of services. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/777/work-to-build-brand-new-haden-hill-leisure-centre-set-to-begin-next-month Construction of the brand-new Haden Hill Leisure Centre is set to begin by the end of April, as work continues to demolish the old building. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:06:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/776/support-for-carers-highlighted-in-cqc-judgement Sandwell Council has welcomed the recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment, which recognises the progress the council is making in supporting residents who provide unpaid care for loved ones. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/775/sandwell-delivering-new-road-safety-schemes-across-six-towns Sandwell Council has begun work on a series of 38 new priority road safety projects across the borough as part of its Community Road Safety Concern Programme this year. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:52:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/774/extra-1-5million-investment-approved-for-road-maintenance-across-sandwell Sandwell Council's Cabinet has agreed to invest an extra £1.5million to help maintain roads and footpaths, building on the authority’s top national Green rating for highway maintenance. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:36:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/772/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? Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:49:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/771/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. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:34:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/773/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. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:42:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/770/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. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:21:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/769/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. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:28:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/767/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. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:45:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/768/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. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/766/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. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:51:00 +0000