https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:10:08 +0000 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:10:08 +0000 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 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/788/sandwell-local-elections-remember-to-bring-your-photo-id-and-vote-for-three-on-thursday-7-may Residents in Sandwell are being reminded to take their photo ID and vote for three when they go to vote on Thursday 7 May. Fri, 01 May 2026 14:15:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/787/ofsted-praises-sandwell-children-s-trust-adoption-service-with-outstanding-leadership-following-borough-wide-good-judgement- Sandwell Children’s Trust has received a positive Ofsted judgement for its adoption service, marking further progress in services for children and families across the borough. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:44:00 +0100 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