Sandwell Council’s balanced budget for 2026/2027 has been approved by full council. The total net budget of £464.48million is spent on providing services to residents of Sandwell – things that all of us come across in our day-to-day lives. From looking after children in care, making sure your roads are safe, stopping anti-social behaviour, and …
New balanced budget prioritises a cleaner, greener and safer Sandwell Read More »
A powerful road safety installation, the Tree of Life, visited Sandwell College in West Bromwich and Sandwell Council House in Oldbury this February. This has offered students and members of the public a chance to reflect on the devastating impact of road collisions and make a personal pledge to be a safer road user. The …
Tree of Life installation comes to Sandwell to promote road safety Read More »
Sandwell Council has been awarded a further £27million in its 3-year financial settlement from the Government. Leader of the Council Cllr Kerrie Carmichael said: “This additional funding will make a real difference to people in Sandwell. We want to deliver a great future for Sandwell, where everyone can be proud to call this their home. …
Sandwell welcomes extra funding to tackle the causes of poverty Read More »
Councillor Suzanne Hartwell has visited Bromwich Hall ahead of the completion of vital conservation works part-funded by Historic England. Bromwich Hall is a Grade I listed, timber-framed manor house located in the Hateley Heath ward and operated by Sandwell Council as a public museum. Following a visit by Historic England in August 2024, Bromwich Hall …
Sandwell Council is seeking volunteers to serve on school admission appeal panels, as the service prepares for its busiest period in the coming months. The council is seeking to increase its pool of trained panel members to ensure every family’s case is heard fairly and efficiently. Full training will be given, and volunteers can give as much or as little time as possible. Sandwell …
Sandwell Council seeks new volunteers for school admissions appeal panels Read More »
The Sandwell MBC SHDF Wave 2.1 project won the Large Scale Project of the Year award. The £22.8million project delivered 4,763 energy saving measures – directly addressing fuel poverty and energy inefficiency – at domestic properties in Sandwell. There were 13 categories up for grabs at the awards ceremony at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham Airport, …
SANDWELL project triumphs at energy efficiency awards Read More »
Getting together, having a natter over a cuppa and a cake while knitting hats, scarfs or cuddly toys for good causes…what could be better? That’s exactly what The Thimblemill Knit and Natter group and the Oakham Knit and Natter group at Sandwell Libraries are doing at their weekly get togethers and now the knitting groups …
Work is about to begin on a major programme of improvements to Owen Street, marking a key milestone in the Tipton Town Centre Regeneration Project. The project will transform Owen Street into a safer, more attractive and more pedestrian-friendly route through the town centre. Key improvements include: New street lighting for better visibility and safety Resurfaced …
Work begins on Owen Street improvements – businesses remain open as usual Read More »
Dog owners will soon have an easy new way to clean their dogs after a muddy walk, with the opening of the first self-service dog wash in the borough, at Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre. The new facility, delivered in partnership with The Dog Wash Company, will open on Monday 16 February 2026 and is soon …
New first-of-its kind dog wash coming to Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre Read More »
Young people across Sandwell are being urged to vote for their representatives for the UK Youth Parliament. The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) is a programme that provides opportunities for 11 to 18-year-olds to use their elected voice to bring about social change through meaningful representation and campaigning. Six young people have been shortlisted and the …
UK Youth Parliament election under way – voting open for Sandwell candidates Read More »
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