https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:57:19 +0000 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:57:19 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/829/shop-local-in-tipton-improvement-works-to-owen-street-public-spaces-are-now-complete Work to improve public spaces in Owen Street in Tipton has now finished, delivered through government funding to make a safer, brighter and more convenient town centre. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/828/new-cabinet-member-for-children-and-families Councillor Matt Lloyd has been appointed Cabinet Member for Children and Families, replacing Councillor Mona Khurana. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:35:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/827/sandwell-congratulates-students-on-results-and-reminds-young-people-support-is-available Sandwell is congratulating students across the borough who received their A Level, T Level & BTEC results last week and wishing the very best of luck to those collecting their GCSE results this week. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/826/tributes-paid-to-lord-peter-snape-of-wednesbury Tributes have been paid to Peter Snape, the Right Honourable Lord Snape of Wednesbury, who has died at the age of 84. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/825/fire-safety-warning-after-a-series-of-fires-across-sandwell-and-the-west-midlands Sadly, we have seen more fires in Sandwell and across the West Midlands over the past week, including some devastating scenes yesterday. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/824/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. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:44:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/823/an-update-from-the-leader-of-the-council Welcome back to my Leader's Update. I’ll be using this blog to share more about who I am, what matters to me, and the work we are doing to make Sandwell a better place for everyone. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/822/six-shops-closed-in-cradley-heath-over-the-sale-of-illegal-goods Two more Cradley Heath convenience stores have been ordered to close following continued action by Sandwell Council to tackle shops selling illegal goods. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/821/black-country-councils-unite-to-establish-regional-fostering-hub Four Black Country councils are joining forces to establish a regional fostering hub that will transform how foster carers are recruited, supported and retained across the region. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:47:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/820/council-approves-ambitious-best-start-in-life-plan-for-sandwell-children Sandwell Council's Cabinet has approved a Best Start in Life Plan. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:06:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/819/sandwell-wins-national-road-safety-award Sandwell Council has won a national road safety award for its work to make the A4030 in Smethwick and Bearwood safer for everyone. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/818/-2-5million-investment-approved-to-create-more-send-places-in-sandwell-schools Sandwell Council's Cabinet has approved more than £2.5million of investment to help create more specialist support for children & young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:29:00 +0100 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. 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