At Sandwell Council we take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, discrimination or hate. “I know many of you will be shocked by the awful incident in Oldbury last week which the Police have been investigating as a racially-motivated attack. We stand against racism, misogyny and hate, and work closely with the Police …
A statement from the Leader of Sandwell Council following incident in Oldbury Read More »
Work has started on-site in preparation for a brand-new £24million Haden Hill Leisure Centre. The new leisure centre will feature a wide range of facilities including a main swimming pool, a learner pool, two multi-purpose studios, a 100-station gym, a 27-station indoor cycling studio, a four-court sports hall and a dedicated community room. Contractor Speller …
Work begins on new £24million Haden Hill Leisure Centre in Cradley Heath Read More »
The British Parking Awards have recognised Sandwell Council and APCOA for cracking down on Blue Badge misuse and fraud to help protect spaces for people who are disabled or have mobility issues. Since April 2023, Sandwell Council has brought 30 successful prosecutions for Blue Badge fraud. The authority has also issued a further 31 warning …
Sandwell receives national recognition for Blue Badge fraud crackdown Read More »
Sandwell Council is reminding parents and carers that applications for reception and junior school places for the academic year starting in September 2026 are now open. If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, or is currently in Year 2 at an infant school and due to move to a junior …
Businesses with alcohol licences in Sandwell are being warned about a new scam. Sandwell Council is asking all Premises Licence Holders to be alert to fraudsters calling them and claiming to be a licensing officer asking for payment of their annual fee. A recent incident involved a man calling a Sandwell business owner, asking …
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. This means that bins will be collected on alternate weeks with recycling one week and non-recycling the next (or …
“You ok, mate?” is a new public health campaign being launched in Sandwell to tackle the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and encourage more men to talk about their mental health. Content warning – discussions of suicide The campaign, which launches today (Wednesday 10 September), features photos and videos of local men talking about their own …
World Suicide Prevention Day: Let’s get men talking in Sandwell Read More »
The fight against loan sharks comes to the Black Country this month (SEPT) as Operation Sharknet hits the streets of Sandwell. The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is working with Sandwell Council and West Midlands Police to bring its campaign to the area next week to raise awareness about the dangers of loan sharks …
Operation Sharknet hits Sandwell to crack down on loan sharks Read More »
Sandwell is set to have new boundaries for its council wards. The Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It has reviewed Sandwell to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that warding arrangements will help the council work effectively. The Commission has published final …
Plans to regenerate one of the largest brownfield sites in the West Midlands and build a new, 600 home community have reached a key milestone. Sandwell Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have appointed top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat as their preferred developer to construct the Friar Park Urban Village scheme in Wednesbury. …
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