The results of the 2026 Local Elections will be shared here as they are declared on Friday 8 May. Counting of the votes starts at 10am and results are expected to start to be declared from this afternoon. View Results: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/elections2026
Council and emergency responders attended to a fire on the balcony of a block of flats in Rowley Regis on Saturday 2 May. The incident was attended by our colleagues in the fire and police services. Council and emergency responders attended to a fire on the balcony of a block of flats in Rowley Regis …
Residents in Sandwell are being reminded to take their photo ID and vote for three when they go to vote on Thursday 7 May. This year’s Local Elections are all-out elections following changes to Sandwell’s ward boundaries – meaning all 72 seats on Sandwell Council are up for election. Each of Sandwell’s 24 wards has …
Sandwell Children’s Trust has received a positive Ofsted judgement for its adoption service, marking further progress in services for children and families across the borough. The adoption service was rated ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management with no areas for improvement identified by inspectors. The judgement comes on the back of Sandwell’s recent overall …
With less than three weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for Local Elections in Sandwell on Thursday 7 May, anyone who wants to vote must make sure they are registered in time. The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Monday 20 April. Voters can apply online – it takes just five minutes. …
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Former Outdoor Market Site works Sandwell Council have started remediation works at the Former Outdoor Market Site in Wednesbury town centre as part of ongoing efforts to prepare the land for future uses as highlighted in the Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan. These works are scheduled for four weeks and will focus on stabilising shallow mine …
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Sandwell Council is entering Smethwick into the first ever UK Town of Culture competition, celebrating the town’s vibrant and cohesive community, rich heritage and growing arts and culture scene. Made 50 years ago from six proud towns, the borough of Sandwell is a place built on making things happen. It’s where industry met innovation, and …
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A community drop-in event was held on Wednesday 18 March at the Friar Park Millennium Centre for residents to find out more about the Friar Park Pride in Place programme. At the event where residents were able to offer their views and find out about joining the board, Cllr Peter Hughes, Cabinet Member for Regeneration …
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Sandwell’s recent “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has highlighted the strength and sustainability of the borough’s adult social care market. The report recognised the council’s long‑term investment and commitment to high‑quality services. Building on this achievement, the council is committing £10.2 million to adult social care external providers for 2026–2027, more than £600,000 …
Sandwell Council is celebrating the success of Q3 Academy Langley after the school was officially named a Lead Hub School by the Department for Education (DfE). The school has ben named for its exceptional work in behaviour and attendance; an achievement that strongly reflects the principles of Child Friendly Sandwell, where children feel safe, are supported to …
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