New balanced budget prioritises a cleaner, greener and safer Sandwell
Sandwell Council’s balanced budget for 2026/2027 has been approved by full council.
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Black Country-wide conference to help develop support for people with hoarding behaviours
A Black Country-wide conference around hoarding behaviours saw professionals hearing people’s experiences and pledging to work together to further improve support on offer.
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Official unveiling of historic horse troughs in Wednesbury
Two historic stone horse troughs, previously located on the corner of High Street and Upper High Street and now near the bandstand in Brunswick Park, Wednesbury, were officially unveiled last week.
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Sandwell Council nearing completion of new affordable housing scheme in Tipton
Sandwell Council, in partnership with J. Harper & Sons (Leominster) Limited, is nearing completion of the construction of a new affordable housing development at Beever Road, Tipton.
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Introducing Sandwell’s new Mayor – Councillor Steve Melia
Councillor Steve Melia (Great Barr with Yew Tree ward) is the new Mayor of Sandwell following a ceremony in the Council Chamber at Sandwell Council House yesterday (Tuesday 13 May).
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Oldbury site transformed into 12 new homes
A Sandwell Council owned site has been given a radical overhaul creating 12 new family homes in Oldbury.
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Sandwell Leader announces Cabinet roles and responsibilities
Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, Leader of Sandwell Council, has announced her Cabinet for the municipal year of 2025/26. Cabinet Members and their portfolios are:
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Fostering Sandwell’s Biggest Family
Sandwell Council and Sandwell Children’s Trust are celebrating the launch of Foster Care Fortnight in Sandwell
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Businesses open as usual as next phase of major Blackheath town centre works starts
Businesses will be open as usual during work on the next phase of the Blackheath Bus Interchange project starting on Monday (12 May).
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Join Sandwell Stride walks this Mental Health Awareness Week to boost your health
People are urged to join Sandwell Stride walks during Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 (12 to 18 May) to help boost their health and meet new people.
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Stay safe swimming in Sandwell
Sandwell has lots of open water including lakes, pools, ponds, canals and rivers, which can be particularly inviting during the summer months, and people are often tempted to swim in them.