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Region shares new story for Sandwell

Young people, industry and leaders share how together they’re Making It Sandwell.

Published: Wednesday, 25th June 2025

  • New state-of-the-art medical centre opens in Wednesbury

    A new health centre has officially opened in Wednesbury following a joint development project between Sandwell Council and the NHS.

    Published: Wednesday, 6th December 2023

  • A photo of crushed off-road motorbikes

    Off-road motorbikes bought as Christmas presents could be crushed if used illegally

    Police and council teams in Sandwell have warned that off-road motorbikes bought for Christmas could be seized and crushed if they are used illegally.

    Published: Wednesday, 6th December 2023

  • Celebrating Sandwell’s Community Alarm Service

    Sandwell Council is marking the 40th anniversary of the launch of its community alarm service to encourage others to consider taking part.

    Published: Wednesday, 6th December 2023

  • Battery campaign fire truck cllr millard

    Sandwell Council warns households not to bin batteries

    Sandwell Council, partner Serco and West Midlands Fire Service, are warning residents of the dangers batteries and electrical items going into bins pose and advising them of how to dispose of them.

    Published: Wednesday, 6th December 2023

  • Last chance to have your say on the draft Sandwell Local Plan

    The consultation on the draft Sandwell Local Plan finishes at 5pm on Monday 18 December.

    Published: Monday, 4th December 2023

  • Health research in Sandwell given £5million boost

    Sandwell Council has been awarded up to £5 million funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

    Published: Monday, 4th December 2023

  • New volunteering initiative at Sandwell Libraries

    Libraries across Sandwell are part of a new initiative to create volunteering opportunities and support those experiencing loneliness.

    Published: Friday, 1st December 2023

  • Pregnant mothers encouraged to get vaccinated to prevent whooping cough in babies

    With a rise in whooping cough cases in the West Midlands, Sandwell Council’s Public Health team calls for all pregnant mothers to be vaccinated to protect their babies from this dangerous illness.

    Published: Friday, 1st December 2023

  • Balwant Bains Executive Headteacher and Harpreet Kaur Centre Manager at STEPS Centre

    Double win for Sandwell at national children’s awards

    Sandwell Council and Sandwell Children’s Trust have won two national awards at the recent Children and Young People Now Awards 2023.

    Published: Thursday, 30th November 2023

  • A tour of Forge Mill Farm fields

    Sandwell Valley’s Forge Mill Farm wins conservation award

    Forge Mill Farm, in Sandwell Valley Country Park, was awarded the Whitegrove Trophy by the Staffordshire Country Agricultural Society.

    Published: Wednesday, 29th November 2023

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