In the community

29 Jan 2025

Street racing review hearing to be held

The annual review of the High Court injunction which bans street racing in the Black Country will take place on Wednesday 26 February, 2025

29 Jan 2025

Budget proposals set out for 2025/26 following public consultation

The council has set out a balanced budget for 2025/26 which supports vulnerable people and sets a path to deliver long-lasting change for residents.

31 Jan 2025

Launch of Sandwell's Co-production Charte

Sandwell Council has worked together with Sandwell residents, health, social care and third sector providers, to launch Sandwell's first ever place-based 'Co-production Charter'.

27 Jan 2025

Help put a stop to dangerous driving

If you see anyone committing driving offences and it's captured on your dashcam, CCTV or a mobile phone by a passenger or a pedestrian, you can now send it to the police.

27 Jan 2025

Holocaust Memorial Day Service 2025

We held our annual Holocaust Memorial service on Sunday 26 January 2025. Auschwitz survivor Mindu Hornick was the key speaker.

20 Jan 2025

Pedestrian crossing now in place at Wednesbury underpass

Pedestrians can now cross a major Wednesbury road safely after a temporary pedestrian crossing was installed to help people avoid a flooded underpass.

15 Jan 2025

Reminder issued on £200 payments for Sandwell pensioners

Sandwell pensioners who received a letter from the council before Christmas with a £200 payment are being reminded to make sure they cash it in by the middle of March.

14 Jan 2025

Sign up now for 2025 garden waste collections

Residents can subscribe to the 2025 garden waste collection service by completing the online garden waste subscription form on the council's garden waste webpage.