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24 Oct 2025

New monument honours the Black Country’s Second World War reserved occupation workers

People are now invited to put forward names of family members who held reserved occupations to be added to the monument in time for its unveiling at St Luke’s Churchyard, Cradley Heath, this November.

23 Oct 2025

Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of building work on Tipton regeneration project

Work is under way to build 55 new affordable homes in Tipton as part of a regeneration project set to bring wide-ranging benefits to the town centre.

21 Oct 2025

Friar Park Millennium Centre refurbishment and expansion under way

The Friar Park Millennium Centre, a community hub in the heart of Wednesbury’s Friar Park, today celebrated a major milestone with the official spade-in-the-ground ceremony marking the start of its expansion and refurbishment project.

17 Oct 2025

Sandwell Plants 80 Trees for Peace

Sandwell is set to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War by planting 80 native trees across six local parks.

17 Oct 2025

Sandwell Council urges responsible and considerate firework use to protect residents and animals

We are urging residents to use fireworks safely, responsibly and considerately this autumn as fireworks season begins with celebrations such as Bonfire Night, Diwali and other community events.

16 Oct 2025

Have your say on budget proposals

A consultation is now open to give residents, businesses and voluntary organisations the chance to have their say on proposals and what their priorities are for 2026/27.

26 Sep 2025

Council announces plans for Community Road Safety Concern Programme

Sandwell Council has confirmed that its new Community Road Safety Concern Programme 2025/26 is moving ahead, with schemes now being designed and the first works expected on site from January 2026.

25 Jun 2025

Region shares new story for Sandwell

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