Council stops £750k right-to-buy fraud attempt
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
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Sandwell Christmas Lights 2025: Full Event List
Discover the full schedule for Sandwell's 2025 Christmas lights switch-ons. Free family events start in Friar Park this week with live entertainment and festive fun across the borough.
CCTV appeal after Sandwell bus driver assault
Police release CCTV image after a bus driver was threatened, abused and spat at in Great Bridge. Incident occurred on September 13. Contact Sandwell Police with information.
Zebra Crossings to Replace School Lollipop Patrols
Sandwell Council plans to install permanent zebra crossings at five schools to solve long-term lollipop patrol vacancies and improve road safety. Find out how this change will benefit the community.
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Sandwell Council Tax Rises to Cover £17m Budget Hole
Sandwell residents face council tax increases and garden waste collection fee hikes as the council addresses a £17m budget shortfall. Learn how these changes affect you.
Sandwell Council faces £625k budget gap over housing
Sandwell Council confronts a £625,000 budget shortfall as industrial legacy and land contamination deter large housing developers. Discover the impact on the Black Country.
Sandwell Council pressured over 'grey belt' housing
Sandwell Council could face pressure to build homes on green belt edges under Labour's new planning reforms aiming for 1.5 million new homes nationwide. Learn more about local impacts.
Sandwell housing crisis: Council blamed for development delays
Sandwell Council faces mounting criticism as new data reveals a critical shortage of housing developments in the borough, with local leaders blaming planning delays and bureaucratic hurdles for the growing crisis.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
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