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10 Dec 2025

Sleeping Beauty comes to West Bromwich Town Hall this Christmas

Families are invited to enjoy a magical, musical, festive performance of Sleeping Beauty at West Bromwich Town Hall from Friday 19 December through to Tuesday 23 December.

8 Dec 2025

Sandwell Trading Standards warns families about dangerous fake toys this Christmas

Sandwell Trading Standards is urging parents and carers to be on high alert this Christmas after seizing large numbers of counterfeit toys that could put children’s safety at risk.

2 Dec 2025

Sandwell celebrates landmark judgement and progress for children and young people

A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of services for children and families in Sandwell.

28 Nov 2025

Sandwell leads the way in road maintenance and pothole prevention

Sandwell Council continues to lead the way in maintaining roads and tackling potholes, according to the latest National Highways & Transport (NHT) Public Satisfaction Survey.

25 Nov 2025

Sandwell Stands Against Violence Towards Women and Girls: 16 Days of Action begins

Sandwell Council, in partnership with West Midlands Police and Black Country Women’s Aid, has launched a powerful new campaign – Sandwell Stands Against Violence Towards Women and Girls.

24 Nov 2025

Sandwell Council ‘green hit squads’: Coming to a town near you!

Sandwell Council has begun a major clean-up programme to improve public spaces across all six towns in Sandwell.

20 Nov 2025

Could you donate a winter coat to help keep someone warm?

Support our Winter Coats Appeal

13 Nov 2025

Garden waste collection charges remain frozen for 2026

Sandwell Council has confirmed that the cost for garden waste collections will remain frozen at £40 for 2026, the same price as this year, giving residents good value for money for the 20 collections.