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The peer team, made up of senior councillors and officers from other councils across the UK, visited Sandwell in January 2026.   A Local Government Association peer review team have found that Sandwell Council has been through a “remarkable and profound transformation”. They spoke to more than 200 council officers, residents, businesses, and representatives of …

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Adult Social Care leaders at the council have committed to listening to people with lived experience and continuing to improve services to build on its ‘Good’ rating following an assessment by the CQC The Care Quality Commission assessment provides assurance to the Department of Health and Social Care regarding the performance of local authorities and …

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The council has signed the Young Carers Covenant to mark Young Carers Action Day today, strengthening its commitment to improving support and opportunities for young carers and young adult carers. There are estimated to be one million young carers in the UK and more than 600,000 young adult carers, many of whom face challenges that …

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Sandwell Council has helped turn dozens of abandoned properties into homes as part of a major push to tackle empty properties across the borough. The announcement comes as councils across the country mark National Empty Homes Week (9-15 March) – demonstrating the work being done to bring wasted empty properties back into use. The work …

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Residents are being thanked by Sandwell Council after recycling a record amount of quality paper, card and food waste since the borough’s new waste and recycling service launched last September. In just a few months, residents have increased the amount of paper and card recycled, while cutting non-recycling grey bin (residual) waste by around 16% …

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Staff and pupils at an Oldbury primary school are celebrating a very positive Ofsted inspection report, while also looking forward to moving to a brand-new building for the future. Causeway Green Primary School has received ‘Expected standard’ gradings in all areas following an inspection in January 2026. This marks significant progress for the school over …

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Young people across Sandwell have chosen their two 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 were shortlisted and the two with the most …

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The Hydes Road Pavilion, a valued community hub in the heart of Wednesbury, has celebrated a major milestone with an official spade-in-the-ground ceremony to mark the start of a brand-new pavilion. This new development forms part of the Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership Programme funded by government. Chair of the Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership Board, Kallianne …

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Sandwell Council has begun improvement works at Unett Street Play Area in Smethwick, marking a significant milestone in the council’s ongoing commitment to enhancing local green spaces for residents. The project will see an investment of £100,000 into the play area, delivering major upgrades to both the junior and toddler play zones. The refurbishment will …

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