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In the community
21 Aug 2026
Shop local in Tipton: Improvement works to Owen Street public spaces are now complete
Work to improve public spaces in Owen Street in Tipton has now finished, delivered through government funding to make a safer, brighter and more convenient town centre.
18 Aug 2026
Sandwell congratulates students on results and reminds young people support is available
Sandwell is congratulating students across the borough who received their A Level, T Level & BTEC results last week and wishing the very best of luck to those collecting their GCSE results this week.
17 Aug 2026
Tributes paid to Lord Peter Snape of Wednesbury
Tributes have been paid to Peter Snape, the Right Honourable Lord Snape of Wednesbury, who has died at the age of 84.
14 Aug 2026
Fire safety warning after a series of fires across Sandwell and the West Midlands
Key advice from West Midlands Fire Service
29 Jul 2026
Six shops closed in Cradley Heath over the sale of illegal goods
Two more Cradley Heath convenience stores have been ordered to close following continued action by Sandwell Council to tackle shops selling illegal goods.
22 Jul 2026
£2.5million investment to create more SEND places in Sandwell schools
Plan will help create more specialist support for children & young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
14 Jul 2026
We're celebrating a record-breaking 17 prestigious Green Flag Awards
Our award-winning green spaces include Sandwell Valley, at least one park in each town, two cemeteries, a crematorium and three community-run sites.
11 Jun 2026
Sandwell wins LGC Most Improved Council award!
Sandwell Council has been named the ‘Most Improved Council’ at this year’s Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.