Sandwell to introduce changes to bin collections from 15 September 2025
From 15 September this year, Sandwell Council will introduce changes to bin collections to improve recycling quality and meet new Government regulations.
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Safer 6 is back – working together for a Safer Sandwell
The Safer 6 campaign returns to Sandwell from Monday (9 June) for six weeks of focused action and activities to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and other community concerns.
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Further warning issued as Sandwell takes 11th street racer to court
A Brierley Hill man has become the 11th person to be brought before the courts by Sandwell Council for breaching the Black Country-wide street racing injunction on the borough’s roads.
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Sandwell Council’s scrap metal consultation is open
Sandwell Council is currently running a public consultation on its scrap metal policy.
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Sandwell councillors take on walking challenge for men’s mental health
Two Sandwell councillors are taking on a walking challenge to raise awareness of men’s mental health.
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New health centre proposed for Smethwick’s historic Thimblemill Baths building
Plans have been announced to convert Smethwick’s former Thimblemill Baths building into a multi-million pound primary care and community health centre.
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New Learning Campus hits major milestone as construction reaches halfway point
Construction of the £18million Midland Met Learning Campus in Smethwick has reached the halfway mark.
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Sandwell Council announces new family homes built on West Bromwich brownfield site
Eight new family homes have been built on a vacant brownfield site in West Bromwich.
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Black Country-wide conference to help develop support for people with hoarding behaviours
A Black Country-wide conference around hoarding behaviours saw professionals hearing people’s experiences and pledging to work together to further improve support on offer.
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Official unveiling of historic horse troughs in Wednesbury
Two historic stone horse troughs, previously located on the corner of High Street and Upper High Street and now near the bandstand in Brunswick Park, Wednesbury, were officially unveiled last week.