Council and Democracy
The Council's role is to champion and represent the social, economic and environmental well-being of the area. Its role as a community leader is based on its position as the locally elected democratic body. Our aim is to work in an open and transparent way, seeking to keep local people informed and involved throughout.
Revised Executive Arrangements
Sandwell Council at its meeting on 22nd December, 2009, resolved to adopt the form of executive set out in Section 11 (2A) of the Local Government Act, 2000, that is, the leader and cabinet executive (England) model with effect from 6th May 2010.
Full details of the revised executive arrangements are now available.
Political and Officer Structures
The political and officer structures for the Council are now available.
The political structure shows the Councillors who make up the political leadership of the Council - the Leader of the Council, the members of the Cabinet and the Chairs of the Scrutiny Panels.
The officer structure shows the Chief Executive, Executive Directors of the Council's themes and the services areas within those themes.
Could you support Standards in Sandwell?
We are looking for three independent people with a keen interest in the local community to sit on the Standards Committee. This is an important role providing an independent voice in promoting high standards of conduct within the Council. An information pack and an application form are now available for potential applicants.
Petitions for Elected Mayoral Referendums - Notification of number for determining validity of petitions
In accordance with the Local Authorities (Referendums) (Petitions & Directions) Regulations 2000, the Council has now published the number for determining the validity of petitions for Elected Mayoral Referendums presented after 31 March 2010 and before 1 April 2011. Full details are now available.
Use these pages to find out more about the main thrusts of our work to ensure that we meet the challenges facing us for the future and our main plans and priorities over the next few years.
You can also find out how the Council works and makes these important local decisions, who your councillors are, the information and reports used to help councillors make their decisions, and how you can go to the meetings where these things are discussed.
Democracy means having your say. Use these pages to find out more about the different types of elections held locally and how you can register to vote in them, as well as other ways to make your voice heard.