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Celebrating Good Ofsted rating for Sandwell - group photo

Sandwell celebrates landmark judgement and progress for children and young people

A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of services for children and families in Sandwell.

Published: Tuesday, 2nd December 2025

  • Warning issued around illegal sales of knives, tobacco and vapes 

    Sandwell Council has issued a warning to businesses that sell goods illegally, after seizing more than three quarters of a million pounds worth of illicit tobacco and illegal vapes over the past year.

    Published: Tuesday, 6th May 2025

  • Street Racing banned in the Black Country

    Would-be street racers warned of consequences of breaching ban

    Would-be street racers are being warned that they could face jail if they breach a High Court injunction in place across the Black Country.

    Published: Friday, 2nd May 2025

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    VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in Sandwell

    The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day is set to be celebrated in Sandwell next week with a civic service, a Fabulous 40s event and street parties to honour the Second World War generation.

    Published: Wednesday, 30th April 2025

  • Celebrating new council homes west end avenue smethwick

    Sandwell Council announces new affordable housing development in Smethwick

    Sandwell Council, in partnership with TR Partnership Homes, has announced a new development that will bring much-needed affordable housing to Smethwick.

    Published: Wednesday, 30th April 2025

  • Wednesbury metro stop

    Wednesbury Great Western Street Metro area gets major upgrade  

    Sandwell Council is pleased to announce the completion of significant improvements to the public space at Wednesbury Great Western Street Metro stop.

    Published: Tuesday, 29th April 2025

  • Temple meadow school

    Sandwell Council partners with local school children to tackle dog fouling issue

    Sandwell Council and its waste partner Serco have teamed up with pupils from Temple Meadow Primary School, to launch a new initiative aimed at reducing the amount of dog mess left near their school.

    Published: Wednesday, 16th April 2025

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    Energy saving pool covers installed at Sandwell Aquatics Centre

    Sandwell Council is pleased to announce that five pool covers have recently been installed at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre.

    Published: Tuesday, 15th April 2025

  • Thorn close front elevation

    Apartments refurbished and new homes provided in Wednesbury

    Council homes in a Wednesbury neighbourhood have undergone a major refurbishment, with two new apartments also created to help provide much-needed housing.

    Published: Tuesday, 8th April 2025

  • Planning approved for Sandwell’s new Haden Hill leisure facility 

    Planning permission for the redevelopment of Haden Hill Leisure Centre has been approved by Sandwell Council’s Planning Authority.

    Published: Thursday, 3rd April 2025

  • Preserving the past in Wednesbury as historic horse troughs move to new home

    As work to improve Wednesbury town centre continues, the town’s history is also being preserved.

    Published: Thursday, 3rd April 2025

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