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Region shares new story for Sandwell

Young people, industry and leaders share how together they’re Making It Sandwell.

Published: Wednesday, 25th June 2025

  • Summer vaccinations – use the summer to get your children up to date with their vaccinations

    The Public Health team at Sandwell Council is urging families to use the summer break to check that children’s vaccinations are up to date.

    Published: Friday, 18th July 2025

  • West Bromwich convenience store closed down over illegal tobacco and vape sales

    A West Bromwich shop which sold vapes to children, illegal cigarettes and counterfeit goods has been closed down by Sandwell Council.

    Published: Friday, 18th July 2025

  • West Smethwick Park

    Sandwell’s parks gain another national Green Flag Award

    Sandwell is proud to announce that in the latest national Green Flag Awards, 15 of our parks and green spaces have once again been recognised as well managed.

    Published: Tuesday, 15th July 2025

  • Sandwell Council’s Interim Director of Public Health Frances Howie with representatives from ICE which runs the Stop For Life Sandwell service

    Sandwell Council launches new stop smoking service

    Sandwell Council is proud to launch Stop For Life Sandwell, a new community stop smoking service designed to help people quit and live healthier lives.

    Published: Monday, 14th July 2025

  • Cllr Kerrie Carmichael and Shokat Lal raise the Black Country flag

    Happy Black Country Day!

    As we take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Black Country Day, Sandwell Council wants everyone to look to the future.

    Published: Friday, 11th July 2025

  • Significant milestones reached in £20.4million Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership 

    Wednesbury Town Centre is further benefiting from improvements made under the Levelling Up Partnership, as a community square opens following community safety improvements.

    Published: Friday, 11th July 2025

  • Jazz & Blues festival in Sandwell

    Sandwell Council is proud to be supporting the Birmingham Jazz & Blues festival once again.

    Published: Wednesday, 9th July 2025

  • for children who are eligible for free school meals
£90 supermarket vouchers COMING LATER THIS MONTH

    School meal holiday vouchers to continue for Sandwell children plus cash for families in crisis

    Sandwell Council will continue supporting families of 46,000 children with vouchers during school holidays.

    Published: Tuesday, 8th July 2025

  • Sandwell’s Bart Shirm makes it to win regional Young Planner of the Year

    Sandwell’s Bart Shirm makes it to win regional Young Planner of the Year

    We're delighted to announce that our colleague Bart Shirm has won the regional RTPI Young Planner of the Year Awards for Planning Excellence 2025!

    Published: Thursday, 3rd July 2025

  • Have your say on Smethwick's future graphic

    Have your say: help shape the future of Smethwick

    Residents, community groups and businesses in Smethwick are being urged to take part in an important online survey to help shape the town’s future.

    Published: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025

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