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  • Contract for bereaved carers support in Sandwell

    Sandwell Council would like to hear from people whose caring role has ended, due to the person they cared for passing away. We are looking to develop a support service for bereaved carers, and your feedback is vital in helping us shape this. This survey is anonymous and should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. If you need help completing the survey, you can ask a family member or friend or contact mollie_jenningsparkes@sandwell.gov.uk. Please get in touch by... More
    Closed 8 August 2025
  • Help us shape the 2025 Winter Booklet for Sandwell residents

    Please spend 5 minutes to give us your feedback on the 2024 Public Health Winter Booklet that was delivered to all residents. More
    Opened 6 August 2025
  • Consultation on Sandwell's Draft PNA

    Every 3 years we have to review Chemist Services in Sandwell, as part of our Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). The PNA looks at the current state of pharmaceutical services (like chemists) in an area, including what services they offer and their locations. It also considers the future needs of the population, taking into account demographics, health trends, and potential changes in the types of services that might be needed. The PNA is a key tool for the NHS Integrated... More
    Opened 5 August 2025
  • Housing Needs Assessment 2025

    This consultation looks at our refreshed Housing Needs Assessment. The purpose of the Housing Needs Assessment is to outline the current and future housing need in the borough. The consultation asks for your views on our Housing Needs Assessment, whether it reflects the housing situation in your community, and how you think it should be used in the future. More
    Opened 5 August 2025
  • Sandwell Resident Wellbeing and Perception Survey 2025

    Every year Sandwell Council carries out a survey of residents’ views on Council services and priorities. We want to hear from you on what you think about the services we provide, what is important to you and what you feel about your local area. Your views are very important to us and will be used by the Council to plan its services for the future. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Thank you for taking the time to give us your views. UK GDPR/Data... More
    Closed 1 August 2025
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Consultation

    We are consulting residents on a proposed location for an Electric Vehicle Charger. The installed charger will be 7 kw able to provide a charger throughout the day or overnight. The Location is shown below: Milcote Road More
    Opened 25 July 2025
  • Towns Fund West Bromwich Connected Hill Top/Bagnall Street

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is excited to share with you proposals to construct a cycle track on Bagnall Street, West Bromwich. This follows the receipt of funding from the Department for Transport, called the Active Travel Fund, as part of the Government’s announcement in November 2020 to invest in high-quality cycling and walking infrastructure across England to make local cycling and walking journeys safer for all. It is hoped that the fully segregated... More
    Opened 23 July 2025
  • Consultation on Sandwell Council's Scrap Metal Policy

    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. More
    Closed 17 July 2025
  • Sandwell Design Code

    We are excited to announce that Sandwell Council has started work on developing a Design Code. A Design Code is a planning document that includes a set of design requirements for the physical development of an area. It will include a review and replacement of our existing Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document. National Government requires all local authorities to establish design codes, and Sandwell is looking to develop a best practice borough-wide example. The... More
    Opened 11 July 2025
  • Cradley Heath Pedestrian & Cycle Improvements 2025

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is pleased to share with you proposals for improved pedestrian and cycle facilities in and around Cradley Heath . This follows the receipt of funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, called the Towns Fund, as part of the Government’s plan for Levelling Up the UK economy. These proposals are intended to help link routes including Four Ways to the town centre and to the Bus and Rail interchange... More
    Closed 4 July 2025
  • Benefits and Debt Advice - Service Review Online Survey

    Sandwell Council is currently reviewing how Benefits and Debt Advice is provided across the borough. We want to make sure that support is available to maximise your income if and when you need it. More
    Closed 30 June 2025
  • Active Travel Fund: A4034 Blackheath to Oldbury Phase 1 Cycleway

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is excited to share with you, proposals for improved pedestrian and cycle facilities, including an upgraded section of cycle track between Oldbury Ringway to Park Street along the A4034. This follows the receipt of funding from the Department for Transport, called the Active Travel Fund, as part of the Government’s announcement in November 2020 to invest in high-quality cycling and walking infrastructure across England to make local cycling and... More
    Closed 27 June 2025
  • Wednesbury Town Centre Public Realm and Urban Greening Improvements: Your Views

    As part of the Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership, Sandwell Council is inviting residents, businesses, and community groups to have their say on the public realm work that has been completed in Wednesbury Town Centre. This will help us to understand the impact of the work completed to date. The public realm is the space between buildings that is open and accessible to everyone. T he work undertaken as part of this project has aimed to make Wednesbury town centre more inviting and... More
    Opened 21 June 2025
  • A457 Grove Lane

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is pleased to share, multi-modal improvements to support walking/cycling facilities and improve road safety for all users in your area. The proposals along A457 Grove Lane/Soho Way and at B4135 Cranford Street and B4136 Windmill Lane include: Converting the existing four-arm roundabout to a four-arm signalled-controlled crossroads at Grove Lane/Cranford Street/Soho Way/Windmill Lane junction. A... More
    Closed 20 June 2025
  • Evidence & Research: Public Survey

    A new programme has been set up, working with Sandwell Council, to increase the use of evidence and research. We’d like to hear from you about what is important to you. More
    Opened 16 June 2025
  • Reasonable Adjustments Policy

    We are working in partnership with local residents to develop our Reasonable Adjustments Policy. Sandwell Council’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy ensures equal access to housing services for residents with disabilities and/or vulnerabilities by outlining when and how reasonable modifications can be made. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, the policy specifies what adjustments are available, the process for requesting them, and how the Council will address requests. The... More
    Closed 13 June 2025
  • Decant Policy

    We are working in partnership with local residents to develop our Decant Policy. The purpose of this Decant Policy is to set out the principles and procedures that Sandwell Council will follow when it becomes necessary to move tenants or groups of tenants from their permanent homes. This may occur either temporarily, to allow essential works to be carried out on their current home, or permanently, if their home is deemed unsafe for continued occupation. Please... More
    Closed 13 June 2025
  • Home Loss and Distrurbance Payment Policy

    We are working in partnership with local residents to develop our Home Loss and Disturbance Payment Policy. Sandwell Council’s policy ensures tenants permanently rehoused due to improvement or redevelopment works receive fair compensation. It outlines how Home Loss and Disturbance Payments will be made and ensures a consistent, supportive approach throughout the process. Please take the time to read the draft policy before responding. Comments are... More
    Closed 13 June 2025
  • Proposed modifications to the Sandwell Local Plan (Regulation 19)

    We want your views on the soundness and legal compliance of proposed main modifications to the Sandwell Local Plan! The Sandwell Local Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination on 11 December 2024. This followed three periods of public consultation in 2023 and 2024. Sandwell Council is proposing three modifications to the Local Plan which are necessary to ensure it is found sound at examination. Allocating part of Rowley Regis Golf Course... More
    Closed 9 June 2025
  • PPC95018 – ACT Permit Variation Consultation

    The Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) Regulations 2000 The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 Applied Coatings Technologies Limited has applied for a permit variation from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to modify an installation which coats plastic and metals utilising 5 tonnes or more in any 12-month period, solvent based paints at Applied Coating Technologies Limited, Western Road, Oldbury, B69 4LY. More
    Closed 28 May 2025
  • PPC95026 – Sandwell Stripping Permit Application Consultation

    The Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 - Solvent Emission Activity under Schedule 14 Sandwell Stripping Limited has applied for a permit from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to operate a surface cleaning process which is likely to involve the use of 1 tonne or more of designated hazard statement VOC in any 12-month period at Sandwell Stripping Limited, Unit 3, Gupta Trading Estate, West Bromwich... More
    Closed 28 May 2025
  • Towns Fund West Bromwich Connected: Spon Lane Cycle Route

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is excited to share with you proposals to construct a cycle track from Kelvin Way to National Cycle Route 81 on the towpath on the Birmingham Canal along Grice Street and Spon Lane. This follows the receipt of funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, called the Towns Fund. It is hoped that the fully segregated cycle route and improved footways and crossings will give residents the confidence to embed cycling and... More
    Closed 9 May 2025
  • Suggest a Topic for Scrutiny in 2025/26

    We would like to hear your suggestions on what you think our scrutiny boards should look at in 2025/26. Scrutiny is the process where decision makers are held accountable for their decisions. It's like a system of checks and balances to ensure they are serving the community effectively, and is carried out in a variety of ways:- Examining decisions before they are implemented. Reviewing and developing council policies. ... More
    Closed 9 May 2025
  • Sandwell Council’s Draft Air Quality Action Plan Consultation Survey

    Sandwell Council wants to hear your views about our draft Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP). Improving air quality is vital to protecting public health and the environment in Sandwell. Air pollutants such as Nitrogen Dioxide and fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) pose serious risks to health, particularly to vulnerable groups like children and older adults, leading to poorer health outcomes and increased mortality. As a local authority, we have a legal responsibility... More
    Created 29 April 2025
  • 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... More
    Closed 28 April 2025
  • 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... More
    Closed 28 April 2025
  • Tenancy Sustainment Policy

    We are working in partnership with local residents to develop our Tenant Sustainment Policy. The Tenancy Sustainment Policy details Sandwell Council’s approach for helping residents effectively manage and maintain their council tenancies. It establishes frameworks to identify vulnerable households, provide support for those facing difficulties, and connect them with a variety of advocacy services offering advice and assistance. The policy also seeks to prevent homelessness... More
    Closed 28 April 2025
  • Domestic Abuse Policy

    We are working with local residents to develop our Domestic Abuse Policy. This policy outlines how Sandwell Council’s Housing service will provide assistance and support to individuals who are experiencing, or at risk of, domestic abuse. The policy also details how the council, through collaboration with victims and other support agencies, will work to ensure the safety and security of domestic abuse victims and their families, while also taking action to... More
    Closed 28 April 2025
  • 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. More
    Closed 18 April 2025
  • 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. More
    Closed 24 March 2025
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