https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:45:38 +0000 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:45:38 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/856/sandwell-remembrance-services-and-parades-2026 On Sunday 8 November 2026, Sandwell will host services and parades across the borough to mark Remembrance Sunday. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/857/one-year-to-go-as-new-haden-hill-leisure-centre-reaches-major-construction-milestones Major construction milestones have been achieved at the new £24million Haden Hill Leisure Centre, with significant progress made across the Barrs Road site. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0000 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/855/sandwell-council-approves-new-strategy-to-transform-support-for-children-and-young-people-with-send The council has approved a new three-year strategy to improve support and outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP). Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/854/black-country-ready-to-embrace-national-changes-to-fostering A new Department for Education campaign is calling on more people across the Black Country to consider fostering. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/853/sandwell-residents-invited-to-have-their-say-on-council-budget-plans Residents, businesses and community groups across Sandwell are being invited to have their say on budget proposals that will help shape the future of council services. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:48:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/852/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-much-needed-new-homes-in-tipton-town-centre Work has started on the development of 15 new affordable council homes as part of Tipton town centre's continued regeneration, which is supported by government funding. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/851/council-crackdown-on-illegal-goods-reaches-11-shop-closures-across-sandwell Sandwell Council’s crackdown on the sale of illegal goods has reached another milestone, with 11 shops now closed across two towns in the borough. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/850/sandwell-stands-against-modern-slavery-during-anti-slavery-week Sandwell Stands Against Modern Slavery campaign Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:58:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/849/sandwell-libraries-secures-almost-100-000-to-launch-creative-festival-across-three-towns Residents in West Bromwich, Oldbury and Rowley Regis are set to benefit from a new programme of arts, culture and creative learning. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/848/sandwell-council-plans-new-rules-for-shared-houses-across-the-borough Sandwell Council is proposing new rules that would mean planning permission is required before turning a home into a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/847/national-award-shortlist-recognises-sandwell-s-child-friendly-approach-to-play Sandwell Council has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award in recognition of its work to improve children's opportunities to play across the borough. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/846/new-affordable-council-homes-in-hawes-lane-rowley-regis Sandwell Council, together with TR Partnership Homes Ltd, has delivered 15 new affordable council homes in Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/845/sandwell-council-steps-up-enforcement-action-against-fly-tippers-with-arrest-warrant-issued Sandwell Council has warned would be fly-tippers that they will be pursued in the courts. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:49:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/844/sandwell-children-s-trust-welcomes-good-inspection-rating-for-youth-justice-service Sandwell Youth Justice Service (YJS) rated 'Good' Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/843/cradley-heath-shop-closure-crackdown-reaches-seven-as-court-grants-latest-order Sandwell Council's campaign to tackle the sale of illegal goods in Cradley Heath has reached another milestone after a seventh shop was ordered to close by the courts. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:51:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/842/new-agility-course-opens-at-sandwell-valley-dog-park Brand-new agility equipment.in Sandwell Valley’s Dog Park Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/841/sandwell-council-returns-to-clean-up-forge-lane-as-fly-tipping-crackdown-continues Sandwell Council has returned to a notorious fly-tipping hotspot at Forge Lane and Park Lane after more illegally dumped waste appeared just weeks after a major enforcement and clean-up operation. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:03:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/840/success-for-smethwick-advice-centre-pilot Hundreds of people in need of help and support have benefited from a pilot free advice centre set up by Sandwell Council. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/839/jack-and-the-beanstalk-comes-to-west-bromwich-town-hall-this-december Touring Pantos return for a third year to West Bromwich Town Hall. This year they will perform a GIANT fun-filled pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:34:00 +0100 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/838/sandwell-council-fraud-investigations-protect-more-than-4-million-of-public-money Fraudsters prosecuted, 42 council homes recovered, and hundreds of fraudulent claims stopped as Council steps up fight against economic crime. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:32:00 +0100