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8 Sep 2026
Explore Sandwell Valley your way with new Tramper mobility scooter
Visitors with limited mobility now have more opportunities to experience Sandwell Valley Country Park on their own terms thanks to the introduction of a new all-terrain mobility scooter available to hire.
8 Sep 2026
Sandwell businesses donate life-saving bleed control kits and defibrillator to boost safety
Sandwell Council has thanked local businesses for donating bleed control kits and a defibrillator to help save lives.
7 Sep 2026
Council crackdown on Forge Lane fly-tipping hotspot
We've launched a major enforcement operation to tackle persistent fly-tipping at Forge Lane and Park Lane, with evidence gathered and a number of individuals identified
1 Sep 2026
We have a new single phone number for most council services
A single telephone number for most Sandwell Council services has gone live, making it easier for residents to get in touch by phone when they need to.
26 Aug 2026
‘Bus gate’ going live in Blackheath town centre to boost shoppers’ safety
A ‘bus gate’ goes live in Blackheath from Tuesday 1 September, aimed at helping bus passengers and other pedestrians feel safer when shopping in the town centre.
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.
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.
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.