The Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker has launched the region’s new growth plan. The plan aims to unlock the potential in the West Midlands and create 100,000 good jobs in fast-growing industries, getting tens of thousands of residents into work, improving public transport, and building 120,000 homes. Sandwell will be a key delivery …
Sandwell Council is seeking the views of residents to help shape council services. Our 2025 residents’ survey is now open and people living in the borough are being urged to complete the survey by 1 August 2025. Last year’s survey revealed that residents’ priorities included improving parks and green spaces, feeling safe in their neighbourhood – …
Sandwell residents’ views sought for council’s annual survey Read More »
A West Bromwich shop which sold vapes to children, illegal cigarettes and counterfeit goods has been closed down by Sandwell Council. Sklep Europa in Carters Green was subjected to a 48-hour closure order on Monday (14 July). At a court hearing on Wednesday (16 July), Wolverhampton magistrates court ordered the premises to be closed for …
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The Public Health team at Sandwell Council is urging families to use the summer break to check that children’s vaccinations are up to date. If not, then parents should take advantage of the summer break to get vaccination cover for their children now to be protected against serious illnesses like measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria and …
Sandwell is proud to announce that in the latest national Green Flag Awards, 15 of our parks and green spaces have once again been recognised as well managed. And we are even more pleased to announce that West Smethwick Park has joined them to win the prestigious standard! The Green Flag Awards are an international …
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Sandwell Council is proud to launch Stop For Life Sandwell, a new community stop smoking service designed to help people quit and live healthier lives. Run by behaviour change specialists ICE, the service is free and available to anyone living, working or registered with a GP in Sandwell. Support includes: One-to-one behavioural support Tailored quit plans …
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As we take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Black Country Day, Sandwell Council wants everyone to look to the future. Black Country Day has been celebrated for over a decade to honour and celebrate the heritage, history, culture and uniqueness of the people of the Black Country. Whilst inevitably the festival looks back …
Wednesbury Town Centre is further benefiting from improvements made under the Levelling Up Partnership, as a community square opens following community safety improvements. The main phase of public realm work was completed in June and was marked by a planting event at Ethelfleda Square with school children from St John’s Church of England Primary Academy. …
Significant milestones reached in £20.4million Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership Read More »
Sandwell Council is proud to be supporting the Birmingham Jazz & Blues festival once again. This annual music festival organised by the West Midlands’ own Big Bear Music, welcomes musicians and performers from around the world and our local community to showcase their talent and passion. The festival has been running since 1985 and successfully …
Sandwell Council will continue supporting families of 46,000 children with vouchers during school holidays. The announcement comes as the council confirmed how it will spend just over £6million of Household Support Fund funding over the next financial year. The funding for April 2025 to March 2026 will be allocated as follows: £3million on providing vouchers …
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