Important changes to your bin collections
Starting from 15 September 2025
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Design Code
We’ve started developing a Design Code for Sandwell to help guide future developments – and everyone will soon have the chance to get involved.
In the community
15 Jul 2025
Sandwell’s parks gain another national Green Flag Award
West Smethwick Park is Sandwell's latest green space to achieve the prestigious Green Flag Award standard.
22 Jul 2025
Take part in our residents' survey
Help us to shape council services and complete the survey by Friday 1 August.
18 Jul 2025
Jazz & Blues Festival in Sandwell
Enjoy free musical events across Sandwell in our libraries, museums and parks from 18 July to 27 July.
14 Jul 2025
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.
8 Jul 2025
School meal holiday vouchers to continue for Sandwell children
Plus cash for families in crisis as council confirms how Household Support Fund will be spent
2 Jul 2025
Have your say on the future of Smethwick
Take part in an important online survey to help shape the town’s future.
25 Jun 2025
Region shares new story for Sandwell
Young people, industry and leaders share how together they’re Making It Sandwell.
4 Jun 2025
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.