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Take part in consultations, surveys and conversations that interest you, and find out more about decisions we’ve made



Featured

Share your views on our featured consultations

Application for an Environmental Permit

The Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) Regulations 2000 The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 Arcelormittal Construction UK Limited has applied for a permit from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to operate an installation producing composite insulating panels which is likely to involve the use in any 12-month period of 5 or more tonnes of di-isocyanate at Cakemore Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands B65 0QL.

Closes 24 October 2024

Sandwell MBC - Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025-26 Consultation

As we have to every year, Sandwell Council is currently considering whether any changes are needed to the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working age applicants. No changes are being considered for people of pension age as they are covered by a separate national scheme. Across the c ouncil's area, currently around 29,600 Council Tax payers receive Council Tax Reduction of which 18,400 are of working age. The...

Closes 27 October 2024

Sandwell End of Life Care & Compassionate Communities Questionnaire 2024

Sandwell Council Public Health want to find out your thoughts and opinions on the six Sandwell Better Endings End-of-Life Care Strategy promises. Your responses will help us understand what is working well, what we can improve and overall, how we can better meet the needs of our Sandwell community. This survey is aimed at Sandwell residents aged 18+.

Closes 31 October 2024

Have your say

Open opportunities to get involved

Application for an Environmental Permit

The Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) Regulations 2000 The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 Arcelormittal Construction UK Limited has applied for a permit from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to operate an installation producing composite insulating panels which is likely to involve the use in any 12-month period of 5 or more tonnes of di-isocyanate at Cakemore Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands B65 0QL.

Closes 24 October 2024

Sandwell MBC - Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025-26 Consultation

As we have to every year, Sandwell Council is currently considering whether any changes are needed to the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working age applicants. No changes are being considered for people of pension age as they are covered by a separate national scheme. Across the c ouncil's area, currently around 29,600 Council Tax payers receive Council Tax Reduction of which 18,400 are of working age. The...

Closes 27 October 2024

Closed consultations and engagement

Issues we've asked you about previously

Rowley Ward - Qualifications and Employability

Sandwell Council and Sandwell College are working together to evaluate how we can best support the residents of Rowley Ward gain qualifications, increase employability and support in finding employment. This survey will ask you details about your current qualifications and if you have any interest in gaining further qualifications or support in gaining employment.

Closed 4 October 2024

Mobility Scooter Policy

We are working in partnership with local residents to develop our Mobility Scooter Policy, which is currently being revised. Mobility scooters have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation for individuals with disabilities or mobility issues - this is especially apparent in Sandwell where the proportion of residents identifying as disabled is 20% (compared to 17.8% in England and Wales). As the use of these mobility vehicles grows, so do the concerns regarding...

Closed 27 September 2024

West Bromwich Town Centre- Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) Renewal

Renewal of West Bromwich PSPO The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in West Bromwich Town Centre is due for renewal. A PSPO is a legal measure designed to prevent anti-social behaviour in public spaces, enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors by addressing specific nuisances and problems. Under the existing PSPO, it is an offence to: Cause harassment, alarm, or distress to anyone. Threaten violence or be verbally...

Closed 15 September 2024

Your impact

Outcomes of issues we have asked you about previously. See all outcomes

We asked

We asked residents to share their views on their local open spaces including parks and gardens, sports facilities, spaces for nature, play spaces, allotments and community gardens.

You said

Almost 800 people responded to the survey and provided their views on which open spaces they like to visit, the quality of these open spaces and how they could be improved in the future.

We did

The results of the survey will inform the preparation of the new Sandwell Local Plan and the ongoing maintenance and investment programme of works for open spaces.

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/localplan

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/parks-green-spaces/green-spaces

One lucky respondent from each of the borough’s six towns has been informed that they have won a £25 shopping voucher in the prize drawer.

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