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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

  • External auditors report statutory recommendations “can now be lifted” at Sandwell Council 

    Sandwell Council’s external auditors are “satisfied that the Council has made appropriate progress against the three statutory recommendations, and these can now be lifted.” 

    Published: Monday, 5th February 2024

  • Sandwell residents are urged to  protect themselves and their community with the MMR vaccine

    A large outbreak of measles has occurred in Birmingham and we are now seeing measles cases in Sandwell.

    Published: Monday, 5th February 2024

  • Boost Your Club web graphic showing runners

    Boost Your Club! Up to £5k funding available to Sports Groups in Sandwell

    Sandwell Council and Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) have launched Round Two of their Sandwell Community Sports Grants programme.

    Published: Monday, 29th January 2024

  • Jenna Holmes from J McCann & Co Ltd receiving a certificate of thanks from Cllr Peter Hughes

    Sandwell Council thanks partners and local businesses for Christmas generosity

    On Thursday 18 January, around 45 people attended a morning event at the Sandwell Start-Up Hub In Oldbury.

    Published: Thursday, 25th January 2024

  • Cllr Peter Hughes with representatives from Homes England and the Matrix Housing Partnership

    Midlands-based social landlords and Sandwell Council celebrate start on site at Swan Lane, West Bromwich

    The Matrix Housing Partnership, a consortium of social landlords, is celebrating with Sandwell Council the start on site at GreenSquareAccord’s (GSA) Swan Lane development, West Bromwich.

    Published: Thursday, 25th January 2024

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    Sandwell is getting digitally connected

    Sandwell Council Leader and Cabinet Members recently visited SinglePoint in Oldbury to see the benefits and progress of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Connected Digital Services Programme

    Published: Thursday, 25th January 2024

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    Reminder - Service in Sandwell to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024

    Sandwell Council will mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a special service on Sunday 28 January to be held from 11am – 12 noon in the Memorial Gardens at Highfields House, High Street, West Bromwich.

    Published: Monday, 22nd January 2024

  • Minister praises ‘significant improvements’ at Sandwell Council

    The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Simon Hoare MP, paid tribute to Sandwell Council yesterday (Thursday 18 January).

    Published: Friday, 19th January 2024

  • Sandwell to become UNICEF Child Friendly Borough

    Sandwell Council Cabinet today (Wednesday January 17) confirmed it will apply for UNICEF Child Friendly Borough status.

    Published: Wednesday, 17th January 2024

  • Cllrs Rollins and Padda with members of the Farm team and SWG staff

    New natural play barn and cafe coming to Sandwell’s Forge Mill Farm

    Forge Mill Farm in Sandwell Valley Country Park is investing in great days out in Sandwell with the creation of a new natural play barn and cafe.

    Published: Monday, 15th January 2024

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