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In the community
4 Jun 2026
Safer 6 returns to Sandwell for six weeks of action across the borough
Sandwell Council is once again joining forces with police and partners to deliver Safer 6 2026 – a six-week programme of action focused on making communities cleaner, safer and stronger.
2 Jun 2026
More than £1million worth of counterfeit designer goods seized in Smethwick
Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards officers – in partnership with West Midlands Police and brand protection officers from WRi Group – have seized a large quantity of counterfeit designer goods from a warehouse in Smethwick. The seizure followed an investigation into the use of TikTok to advertise fake products for sale.
27 May 2026
New Leader and Cabinet confirmed
Councillor Ray Nock has been formally confirmed as the new Leader of the council.
28 May 2026
Introducing Sandwell’s new Mayor
Councillor Margaret Sutton (Great Barr, Tamebridge and Yew Tree ward) is the new Mayor of the Borough following a ceremony in the Council Chamber at Sandwell Council House.