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Are you ready? Bin collections in Sandwell to change to alternate weekly collections from next week

From next Monday (15 September), Sandwell Council will introduce alternate weekly collections (AWC) and a new dual-stream recycling service.

Published: Friday, 12th September 2025

  • 'Magical' Oak House in West Bromwich is listed at Grade I, putting it on par with the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace

    The Oak House in West Bromwich has been granted an upgrade to Grade I listed status by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the advice of Historic England.

    Published: Wednesday, 11th December 2024

  • Street Racing banned in the Black Country

    Three more street racers in court for breaching Black Country-wide injunction in Sandwell

    Three more street racers have received suspended prison sentences with orders to pay court costs after breaching the Black Country-wide injunction in Sandwell.

    Published: Tuesday, 10th December 2024

  • Tipton litter pick 2

    Sandwell Council organises Tipton community clean up

    As part of Sandwell’s continuing green corridor improvements scheme in Tipton, a community clean-up was undertaken at The Railer (Upper Church Road end) on Tuesday 3 December.

    Published: Monday, 9th December 2024

  • Brandhall Cllr Hughes

    Residents have their say on new eco-park

    Community workshops were held last week (29 November) for residents to find out more about the plans and help shape the future of the Brandhall Eco-Park.

    Published: Friday, 6th December 2024

  • Sandwell Council renews West Bromwich Public Space Protection Order 

    Sandwell Council’s cabinet has renewed the West Bromwich Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) at a meeting last night (Wednesday 4 December).

    Published: Thursday, 5th December 2024

  • At the Sandwell Business Growth and Employment Summit, Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, Councillor Jalal Uddin, Sandwell Council's Cabinet Member for Children and Families, and Shokat Lal, Sandwell Council's Chief Executive

    Sandwell Council hosts inaugural Business Growth and Employment Summit

    Sandwell Council has proudly hosted its first-ever Business Growth and Employment Summit, bringing together key figures from the business, education and social value sectors.

    Published: Wednesday, 4th December 2024

  • HDRC launch

    Sandwell launches research collaboration to tackle health inequalities

    Sandwell Council has launched its five-year Better Research for Better Health programme, bringing in £5 million funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

    Published: Wednesday, 4th December 2024

  • 1Planning awards

    Sandwell Council wins at prestigious planning industry awards

    Sandwell Council has been named as Planning Authority of the Year at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2024. 

    Published: Monday, 2nd December 2024

  • Sandwell Council Leader given inaugural Massingham award at RSPCA PawPrints Awards

    Sandwell Council Leader Councillor Kerrie Carmichael has been awarded the first ever Massingham Advocacy Award at the RSPCA PawPrints Awards.

    Published: Wednesday, 27th November 2024

  • Friar Park Millennium Centre refurbishment and extension – information sharing events

    Sandwell Council is inviting residents to drop-in events on 1 and 2 December to find out more about the planned refurbishment and extension of the Friar Park Millennium Centre in Wednesbury.

    Published: Wednesday, 27th November 2024

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