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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.
26 Aug 2026
New school year – check your ‘superheroes’ are up to date with vaccinations
Parents and carers are being urged to check their children are up to date with vaccinations as they prepare for the new school year starting in September.
24 Aug 2026
A new single phone number is coming for the majority of Sandwell Council services
A single telephone number for most of our services will go live next week, making it easier for residents to get in touch by phone when they need to.
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.
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.