Sandwell Council is calling on young people across the borough to register as candidates for the upcoming UK Youth Parliament elections, taking place from the end of January to February 2026. The elections give young people aged 11 to 18 the chance to represent their peers and influence decisions that affect their lives. Becoming …
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Sandwell Council has successfully prevented a number of fraudulent Right to Buy applications. This has protected approximately £750,000 of public funds and ensured homes remain available for local people who need them most. Following changes to the national Right to Buy scheme last year, which reduced the level of discount available to tenants, Sandwell Council …
A targeted operation was carried out early on 6 November to tackle the growing issue of untaxed and suspected abandoned vehicles causing disruption to traffic flow and local businesses in Smethwick. Local residents and businesses had raised concerns about ongoing problems with vehicles being left on public roads and in business areas. In response, …
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Sandwell Council has confirmed that the cost for garden waste collections will remain frozen at £40 for 2026, the same price as this year, giving residents good value for money for the 20 collections. Garden waste collections will take their usual winter break, and the last collection of 2025 will be Friday 12 December, returning …
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The countdown has begun for our annual Sandwell Christmas lights switch-on events. Join us for festive celebrations as we light up our towns with switch-on events running from Friday 14 November until Friday 5 December. First up are Crankhall Lane, Friar Park, on Friday 14 November and Blackheath on Saturday 15 November. We are offering free …
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We’re thrilled to share that we raised over £500 from our recent event! All donations will go directly to Neuroblastoma UK. Neuroblastoma is an aggressive child- hood cancer, and your generosity will help support vital research and provide hope to affected families. A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported this important cause …
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Sandwell’s annual roadshow for Anti-Bullying Week is now under way and is travelling to 10 schools across the borough. Pupils at Crocketts Community Primary School in Smethwick wore odd socks to celebrate their individuality and uniqueness to help launch the first roadshow as part of nationwide Odd Socks Day yesterday (Monday 10 November), the first …
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A stunning new sculpture honouring Black Country workers who carried out reserved occupations during the Second World War has been unveiled in Sandwell. And people can put forward names of family members who held reserved occupations to be added to the monument at St Luke’s Churchyard, Cradley Heath. Black Country sculptor Luke Perry was inspired …
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As Youth Work Week 2025 draws to a close, Sandwell Council is celebrating the dedication and impact of youth workers who support young people across the borough every day. This year’s theme – Building Brighter Futures: Safe places, trusted support, and opportunities to thrive – has shone a spotlight on the life-changing role youth work …
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More than 200 young people have worked together on a community art project, which has been unveiled by youth workers in Sandwell. A professional artist delivered workshops aboard Sandwell’s double-decker Youth Bus during October half-term, taking canvases to parks and housing estates in each of the six towns. The final designs, which have gone …
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