https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:22:41 +0000 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:22:41 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/817/cabinet-approves-send-sufficiency-strategy-to-meet-growing-demand-for-support Sandwell Council's Cabinet has approved a new SEND Sufficiency Strategy. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/816/crocketts-primary-pupils-explore-green-careers-of-the-future Crocketts Community Primary School hosted a sustainability Careers Fair, giving pupils a hands-on introduction to green careers and future employment opportunities. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/815/sandwell-council-agrees-new-policy-to-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-during-safer-6 Sandwell Council has agreed a new Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Policy to help keep people safe and make neighbourhoods better places to live. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/814/successful-west-midlands-bid-for-new-partnership-to-support-children-in-care Sandwell Council has worked with councils across the wider West Midlands region to secure extra government funding to help improve support for children in care. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/813/fourth-cradley-heath-mini-mart-closed-as-sandwell-council-tackles-shops-selling-illegal-goods A fourth shop in Cradley Heath has been ordered to close as Sandwell Council continues to tackle the sale of illegal goods. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/812/sandwell-council-proud-to-be-ranked-the-48th-top-apprentice-employer Sandwell Council has been officially recognised as the 48th Top Apprentice Employer out of 100 in this year’s national rankings. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/811/record-breaking-green-flag-success-for-sandwell-s-parks-and-green-spaces Sandwell is celebrating a record-breaking 17 prestigious Green Flag Awards announced today (Tuesday 14 July), retaining 16 existing flags and adding Britannia Park in Rowley Regis to the list. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/810/refurbished-friar-park-millennium-centre-opens-creating-new-opportunities-for-residents The Friar Park Millennium Centre, a community hub at the heart of Wednesbury’s Friar Park neighbourhood, celebrated the official opening of its newly expanded and refurbished facilities. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/809/book-tickets-for-talk-with-bestselling-author-david-baldacci-at-west-bromwich-town-hall International bestselling author David Baldacci is visiting West Bromwich on Wednesday 22 July. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/808/an-update-from-the-leader-of-the-council Welcome to my first Leader’s Update. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/807/sandwell-continues-fight-against-illegal-shops-with-latest-court-ordered-closures-in-cradley-heath Sandwell Council closes more illegal shops Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/806/an-open-response-on-the-crisis-and-resilience-fund If you need help we are here to support you. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/805/new-fund-to-help-sandwell-residents-through-tough-times-and-set-people-up-to-succeed Sandwell Council has confirmed how millions of pounds will be spent supporting residents through the cost-of-living crisis in the coming months. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/804/sandwell-council-and-police-take-decisive-action-to-tackle-illegal-activity-in-cradley-heath Action has been taken to close criminal shops. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/803/smethwick-pride-in-place-funding-programme-is-now-open The Smethwick Partnership Board has announced that the Smethwick Pride in Place funding programme is now open, following its launch on 1 July. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:14:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/802/new-smethwick-advice-centre-opens-to-support-sandwell-residents Sandwell residents are invited to access free confidential advice and support through the new Smethwick Advice Centre, launching at Smethwick Library. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:28:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/801/sandwell-armed-forces-day-2026 Sandwell Council is inviting residents and visitors from across the region to join its annual Armed Forces Day event on Saturday 27 June 2026, from 10.45am to 4pm in Civic Square, Oldbury, B69 3AD Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:32:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/800/safer-6-gets-underway-in-sandwell-with-successful-first-launch-event Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign is now underway, with the first launch event taking place in Oldbury to mark the beginning of six weeks of action across the six towns of borough. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/799/sandwell-council-wins-national-award-as-it-brings-back-walk-in-the-park-to-support-mental-health Sandwell Council has won Campaign of the Year at the 2026 Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/798/sandwell-wins-lgc-most-improved-council-award- Sandwell Council has been named the ‘Most Improved Council’ at this year’s Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:18:00 +0100