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In the community
14 Mar 2024
Garden waste collections return from Monday 18 March
Sandwell’s garden waste service will start from Monday 18 March – and there’s still time to sign up for this year’s collections.
14 Mar 2024
New website hub for clubs and activities – Find It Do It
Sandwell Council is launching a new website – Find It Do It – where people can find out details of activities and clubs they may want to take part in.
12 Mar 2024
Have your say on latest proposals for Blackheath town centre
People are encouraged to have their say from Thursday 14 March on updated plans for a bus link and improvements to public spaces around Market Place in Blackheath town centre.
13 Mar 2024
Opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners at Sandwell Start-Up Hub
Working spaces are available for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners at the new Sandwell Start-Up Hub.
7 Mar 2024
Government intervention at Sandwell Council to end
The Minister for Local Government, Simon Hoare MP, has today (Thursday 7 March) confirmed that Government intervention at Sandwell Council will come to an end.
5 Mar 2024
Empty properties and second homes to be charged more Council Tax
Owners of empty properties in Sandwell will be charged double the amount of Council Tax after one year from 1 April 2024, in a bid to bring empty homes back into use.
28 Feb 2024
High Court grants full injunction to ban street racing in region
The High Court has granted a full and final injunction banning 'street racing', also known as 'car cruising', in the Black Country.