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Foster Sandwell campaign - happy child in winter attire

Every child deserves warmth – Foster in 2026

That’s the message of a new Foster Sandwell campaign to recruit new foster carers this January.

Published: Friday, 2nd January 2026

  • Railer opening

    Sandwell Council unveils improvements to ‘The Railer’ and ‘The Cracker’ green spaces in Tipton

    The Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE, officially unveiled ‘The Railer’ and ‘The Cracker’ green spaces in Tipton at a ceremony on Friday 21 March.

    Published: Wednesday, 2nd April 2025

  • Image of Blackheath town centre

    Work starting soon on Blackheath Bus Interchange

    Work is set to start on the Blackheath Bus Interchange Project, marking a major milestone in the regeneration of the town.

    Published: Friday, 21st March 2025

  • Children and young people share ideas for making Sandwell more child-friendly

    Children and young people took part in a special event this month as part of Sandwell Council’s partnership with the children’s charity the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK).

    Published: Thursday, 20th March 2025

  • New toddler play area among additional improvements coming to Britannia Park

    More improvements are on the way at Britannia Park in Rowley Regis, including a dedicated toddler play area set to benefit local children and families.

    Published: Wednesday, 19th March 2025

  • Brandhall Primary parking safety sign

    Pupil’s street sign design helps promote safe and responsible parking around Oldbury school

    Children in Oldbury are urging safe and responsible parking around their school after taking part in a street sign competition run by Sandwell Council, with the winning design created by pupil Sarina.

    Published: Tuesday, 18th March 2025

  • Still time to have your say on Tipton town centre plans

    ​​​​​​​There’s still time for people to have their say on improvements proposed to public areas as part of regeneration plans for Tipton town centre.

    Published: Thursday, 13th March 2025

  • Sandwell Council and partners to tackle inequalities for care experienced people

    People who have experience of being in the children’s social care system will now be recognised as a group to be protected from discrimination.

    Published: Tuesday, 4th March 2025

  • Garden waste collections return from 10 March 2025

    Sandwell Council’s garden waste service will start from next week (10 March).

    Published: Tuesday, 4th March 2025

  • A graphic of a set of scales with balanced plates each side

    Council approves balanced budget for next financial year

    Sandwell Council’s 2025/2026 budget has been approved by full council.

    Published: Friday, 28th February 2025

  • Street Racing banned in the Black Country

    Black Country street racing injunction remains in place

    The injunction banning street racing in the Black Country has been permitted to continue by the High Court.

    Published: Thursday, 27th February 2025

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