https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:31:15 +0000 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:31:15 +0000 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 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/797/sandwell-street-racers-face-court-action-under-ongoing-injunction-order Street racers on Sandwell’s roads still face being brought before the courts under a High Court injunction order. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/796/safer-6-returns-to-sandwell-for-six-weeks-of-action-across-the-borough- Sandwell Council is once again joining forces with police and partners to deliver Safer 6 2026 – a six-week programme of action focused on making communities cleaner, safer and stronger.  Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/795/more-than-1million-worth-of-counterfeit-designer-goods-seized-in-smethwick Operation by Trading Standards Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:02:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/794/introducing-sandwell-s-new-mayor-councillor-margaret-sutton Councillor Margaret Sutton (Great Barr, Tamebridge and Yew Tree ward) is the new Mayor of the Borough following a ceremony in the Council Chamber at Sandwell Council House on Tuesday (26 May). Thu, 28 May 2026 13:29:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/793/new-leader-and-cabinet-for-sandwell-council Councillor Ray Nock has been formally confirmed as the new Leader of the Council at Sandwell’s annual meeting.  Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/791/sandwell-invites-families-to-enjoy-a-festival-of-free-play-this-half-term-with-more-than-25-events Families across Sandwell are being invited to celebrate play, creativity and community this half term as Sandwell Council launches its Festival of Free Play, featuring more than 25 free activities. Mon, 18 May 2026 16:59:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/792/sandwell-supports-foster-care-fortnight Foster Care Fortnight 2026 – This is Fostering Tue, 12 May 2026 17:08:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/790/sandwell-local-election-results-2026 The results of the 2026 Local Elections will be shared here as they are declared on Friday 8 May. Fri, 08 May 2026 10:10:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/789/response-to-fire-in-rowley-regis Council and emergency responders attended to a fire on the balcony of a block of flats in Rowley Regis on Saturday 2 May. The incident was attended by our colleagues in the fire and police services. Wed, 06 May 2026 10:09:00 +0100