Consultation on Sandwell Council's Scrap Metal Policy

Closes 23 May 2025

Opened 3 Mar 2025

Overview

Sandwell Council's proposed Scrap Metal Policy outlines the requirements of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, it aims to set out how the council will undertake its role in the administration and enforcement of the Act. The policy will provide guidance to new applicants and set out requirements for existing licence holders.

Once published the Council will review the policy every three years.

Why your views matter

We are keen to receive any comments which you may have so that we can ensure that the policy is fair and reasonable, balancing the interests of local people against the wider benefits to the community as a whole.

Please review the Proposed Scrap Metal Policy attached below and then click on the "Give us your views" box below to provide any comments that you wish us to consider.

Give us your views

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • All Members
  • Cabinet Members Only
  • Non Cabinet Members Only
  • Labour Party Members Only
  • All Other Party Member Only
  • Open Consulation

Interests

  • Understanding Views