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.
Music in the Park
Summer is here and the Sunday afternoon band concerts in Sandwell Parks are already underway.
The Parks and Countryside Management Team have put together a programme of free concerts to delight and entertain audiences of all ages.
Family Centre Scoops Development Award
Sandwell Council has scooped a top accolade for the Priory Family Centre in Wednesbury.
The Council's project team received the award for "outstanding achievement in providing community facilities" in the West Midlands heat of the RICS Awards 2008 at a ceremony in Birmingham last month.
Sandwell Herald - Summer 2008
The Summer 2008 edition of the Sandwell Herald is now available to view on this website.
The Herald is distributed free of charge to households across Sandwell and covers the activities of the Council.
The Summer NHS Sandwell Health Report, which is distributed with the Herald is also available.
Kick the 9 to 5 Habit.
Residents are reminded that the Contact Centre is open 8.00am - 8.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.30 - 1.30pm on Saturdays.
The traditional office hours of 9am-5pm are the busiest time for the Centre so to avoid waiting, it is recommended that residents utilise the full opening hours.
The Contact Centre handles calls regarding Anti-Social Behaviour, Job Applications, Environmental Services (dustbins and recycling) and General Enquiries. Calls are charged at a local rate.
QUICK LINKS
Sandwell Councillors' Websites
Every Councillor in Sandwell has the opportunity to have their own self-managed website offering news, information and advice to their local constituents. Facilities are also provided to allow residents to contact their local Councillor via email.
Committee Information
Find out about the various committees and individuals who represent you and find out who sits on which committees, any decisions or declarations they have made, examine agendas and minutes of meetings.
The Sandwell website is speech enabled, which means that you can download a 
