That’s the message of a new Foster Sandwell campaign to recruit new foster carers this January. “There’s a national shortage in fostering and Sandwell is no different,” explains Sandwell Children’s Trust Chief Executive Emma Taylor. “It is fantastic that our services for children and families in Sandwell have just been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, however, …
New data from the Active Lives Survey shows Sandwell is performing strongly when it comes to children’s physical activity, with the borough now ranked among the top ten local authorities nationally. In 2024/25, 59.6 per cent of children aged five to 16 in Sandwell, around 31,500 children, were achieving the recommended 60 minutes or more …
New data shows many more Sandwell children are now physically active Read More »
Our offices are closed between Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24 December) and Tuesday 30 December. Our offices are open on Wednesday 31 December, closed for New Year’s Day on Thursday 1 January, and we re-open again on Friday 2 January. You can still report issues or request services online – here’s a list of things you can report through …
Smethwick has reached a major milestone with the submission of its plans for regeneration and investment as part of the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. In March 2025, the government announced Smethwick is set to benefit from up to £20million over the next decade through the Plan for Neighbourhoods Programme. The Smethwick Partnership Board, which oversees the …
Smethwick submits regeneration and investment plans to government Read More »
Police and council teams have warned that off-road motorbikes bought for Christmas could be seized and crushed if they are used illegally near to homes, in parks or on footpaths and other public land. Sandwell Local Policing Area (LPA) and Sandwell Council are jointly tackling nuisance caused by the illegal use of motorbikes and other …
Nuisance off-road motorbikes bought for Christmas could be seized and crushed Read More »
Sandwell Council has launched a new online application process to give residents a quicker, easier and more convenient way to apply for a Blue Badge. The new service, which went live on 10 November, allows people to complete their application online at a time that suits them via the MySandwell portal, removing the need for paper …
Sandwell residents are recycling more and putting less in their grey bins since the introduction of the new Alternate Weekly Collection (AWC) waste service. Since the service went live on 15 September, there has been a significant reduction in the amount of residual waste collected and the amounts of food waste and paper and card …
Positive results from the first two months of Alternate Weekly Collections Read More »
Families are invited to enjoy a magical, musical, festive performance of Sleeping Beauty at West Bromwich Town Hall from Friday 19 December through to Tuesday 23 December. Our newly improved West Bromwich Town Hall opens its doors for Touring Pantos to deliver more family entertainment, after the success of their performances last year. This time …
Sleeping Beauty comes to West Bromwich Town Hall this Christmas Read More »
More than 500 young people took part in the Sandwell SEND Careers Event at The Hawthorns. The event brought together young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), their parents, schools and employers for a day of inspiration, opportunity and support. The event was organised by Connexions and the Specialist Employment Team. The event …
More than 500 young people attend the Sandwell SEND Careers Event Read More »
Sandwell Trading Standards is urging parents and carers to be on high alert this Christmas after seizing large numbers of counterfeit toys that could put children’s safety at risk. Sandwell Trading Standards is urging parents and carers to be on high alert this Christmas after seizing large numbers of counterfeit toys that could put children’s …
Sandwell Trading Standards Warns Families About Dangerous Fake Toys This Christmas Read More »
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