Welcome to Sandwell Council

Sandwell lies in the heart of the West Midlands, in an area of the UK known as "The Black Country". There are six main towns which make up Sandwell; Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich.

Sandwell Community Show 2008

A ferris wheel

The Sandwell Community Show is held over the August Bank Holiday (Sunday 24th and Monday 25th) and is said to be the biggest free council organised show in the country.

We have a horticultural marquee where the most spectacular vegetables in Sandwell are judged, Gardening Question Time, as well as a Craft Fair, Circus, Play Marquee, Communities Marquee, Sports Marquee, Physical Activity Festival, Fun Fair, Arena Acts and lots of fun, fun, fun.

Recycling Collection Trials Start This Week

Recycle for Sandwell sign

Trials in collecting extra materials for recycling, including plastic, cardboard and drinks cartons start in the Great Barr/Newton/Hamstead area this week. Households taking part in the trials have received a new wheeled bin and fortnightly collection calendars.

Enrol for Adult Education Courses

Lady in a yoga position

By opting to attend a course at Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service you are making a great choice. We have many courses on offer for 2008-2009 so you are sure to find a course that interests you at a centre close to home.

Thinking about Adoption?

Could you provide a safe and caring permanent home for children? There are many children in Sandwell waiting for a family like yours.

We invite anyone thinking about adoption to find out more by visiting our Adoption pages.

Do it Online

Many Sandwell services are available online to make it easier for residents to do business with the council.

Do it online

News from Sandwell Council

View the Latest News from Sandwell Council.

Listen to this Website

BrowsealoudThe Sandwell website is speech enabled, which means that you can download a free piece of software onto your computer and have the site read aloud to you.

Your Opinion Counts

Chat Sandwell

Chat Sandwell is a tool for members of the community to use to talk to each other about general issues in Sandwell.

Consultation, Scrutiny & Feedback

Sandwell Council consults on a number of issues which effect the everyday lives of the communuity.

Freedom of Information

Information on the Freedom Of Information Act

Sandwell Council welcomes enquiries about its activities.

Our Neighbours

The Directgov website brings together an increasing number of online government services.