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Councillors and parks staff announce the plan to create Peace Gardens and Woodlands in six local parks.

Roots of Remembrance, Seeds of Peace: Sandwell Plants 80 Trees for Peace to mark 80 years since the end of World War II

Sandwell is set to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War by planting 80 native trees across six local parks.

Published: Friday, 17th October 2025

  • 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

  • Sandwell Police's PC Stuart Bott and Inspector Colin Gallier with Councillor Suzanne Hartwell by the Knife Angel in Oldbury Civic Square

    Combatting the sale of knives to underage people

    Nine out of ten shops failed to ask young people for identification when trying to buy knives and other bladed items.

    Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2024

  • Sandwell Council engages young voices in UK Parliament Week

    As part of UK Parliament Week (18 to 24 November), Sandwell Council hosted a series of interactive workshops for young people and schools across Sandwell.

    Published: Friday, 22nd November 2024

  • Anti-Bullying Week 2024

    Sandwell Council’s SHAPE Anti-Bullying Roadshow is back.

    Published: Wednesday, 13th November 2024

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    Help us make Sandwell leafier by nominating tree planting sites

    Sandwell Council is asking residents where they would like to see more trees planted this year.

    Published: Wednesday, 13th November 2024

  • Capre hill bin lorry fire

    Bin lorry fire in Smethwick sparks safety reminder for Sandwell residents

    A Sandwell Council refuse collection crew experienced first-hand the dangers of people putting batteries or electricals in the general waste when a fire broke out in the rear of their bin lorry.

    Published: Wednesday, 13th November 2024

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