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Good Neighbourhood Management Policy
We are working in partnership with local residents to develop our Good Neighbourhood Management Policy. This Policy outlines what constitutes being a good neighbour, and to outline Sandwell Council’s commitment to ensure good neighbourhood management to support tenants and residents across the Sandwell Borough. Please take the time to read the draft policy before responding. Comments are invited on the consultation by 28th April 2025. Your responses to...
Tenancy Fraud Policy
We are working in partnership with local residents to develop our Tenancy Fraud Policy. Social housing is in short supply and Sandwell Council is committed to making sure that our homes are lived in by those who need them most and by those they are intended for. We recognise that tackling fraud is an effective way to achieve this and a Tenancy Fraud Policy will provide an overarching framework for the Housing Service. This policy sets out Sandwell Council’s stance...
Closed consultations and engagement
Magic Notes
What is Magic Notes? Your social worker might ask to record your conversation using a tool called ‘Magic Notes’ Magic Notes is a secure and innovative tool used to accurately and unbiasedly transcribe meetings and create first-draft write-ups. This tool helps ensure clarity and consistency in our records while respecting the confidentiality and rights of all participants.
Purchasing of Alcohol and Vapes
We have developed a survey to understand if and how young people are buying alcohol and vapes in Sandwell. If you are aged 11 to 17, help us by sharing your experiences on this topic. The survey is anonymous and voluntary. The information will be shared within the council, but individuals will not be identified.
Tipton Town Centre (Public Realm)
In the 2023 Spring Budget statement it was announced that Sandwell had been successful and was awarded £20m in Levelling Up funding to deliver 65 new affordable homes. The project will involve the redevelopment of under-utilised and lower quality residential and commercial premises which will be redeveloped to deliver new high-quality residential properties. As well as public realm improvement around the town centre. The initial proposals seek to deliver the following outputs:...