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  • Mutual Exchange Policy

    Moving home can be a big decision, especially when your circumstances change. Some tenants want to move to a larger or smaller home, be closer to family or support networks, or move to a different area. A mutual exchange allows council tenants to swap homes with another tenant, with the Council’s permission. Sandwell Council has a legal responsibility to make sure mutual exchanges are handled fairly, safely and lawfully, and that homes are suitable for the households living in... More
    Opened 16 June 2026

  • Learning and Development Policy

    The quality and safety of housing services depend on the people delivering them. Whether you are a tenant, resident or member of staff, it matters that housing services are provided by people who are trained, skilled, professional and supported to do their jobs well. Sandwell Council has written a draft Learning and Development Policy. This policy sets out how the Council will make sure staff working in housing services are competent and accountable, and how learning will be... More
    Opened 16 June 2026

  • Abandoned Goods Policy

    When a council tenancy ends, belongings are sometimes left behind in the property, garden or storage areas. This can happen for many reasons, including illness, bereavement, moving in a hurry, or difficult personal circumstances. Sandwell Council has written a draft Abandoned Goods Policy. This policy explains: What the Council means by “abandoned goods” What former tenants are responsible for when they move out What steps the Council will take if... More
    Opened 16 June 2026

  • Property Succession Policy

    When someone who lives in a council home dies, it can be an extremely difficult and emotional time for their family and household members. Alongside coping with bereavement, people may also feel worried about whether they can stay in their home and what will happen next. Sandwell Council has a legal responsibility to manage council homes fairly, to follow housing law, and to make best use of a limited number of properties. There are rules about when a council tenancy can be... More
    Opened 16 June 2026

  • E-Scooter and E-Bike Policy

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is committed to keeping residents safe and ensuring our homes and communal buildings are well‑managed, secure, and suitable for everyone who lives in them. E‑scooter and e‑bikes are becoming more popular as a convenient and affordable way to travel. However, most of these devices use lithium‑ion batteries, which can pose a serious fire risk if they are damaged, modified, uncertified, or charged incorrectly. Fires involving... More
    Opened 16 June 2026

  • Garage Lettings Policy

    Garage Lettings Policy – Have Your Say Parking can be a real challenge on some housing estates, and many residents value having access to a secure garage. Council‑owned garages can help reduce congestion on roads, improve access on estates, and provide useful storage space for households. Sandwell Council owns and manages garages across the borough. There are rules about: Who can apply to rent a garage How garages are allocated ... More
    Opened 16 June 2026

  • Planned capacity increase at The Meadows School.

    The Meadows School is a Secondary Special school based in Oldbury providing places to children and young people with the most complex needs with an Education Health Care Plan. Special schools do not have Pupil Admission Numbers (PAN); instead, they operate with a planned capacity. The Meadows Schools current planned capacity is 200. WHAT IS THE PROPOSAL? The council is consulting on a permanent increase to the planned capacity of The... More
    Created 15 June 2026

  • Sandwell Community Survey

    This survey is about your experience of Sandwell. Your feedback will assist us to understand what works well and what could be better and help improve local areas and services. This survey is anonymous and should only take a few minutes to complete. More
    Opened 3 June 2026

  • CIL Public Consultation

    The Community Infrastructure Levy is a charge applied by the council on new building developments in the area. In Sandwell, 15% of these funds can be spent in the local community. Community Infrastructure Levy Grants of up to £5,000 are available to community groups to enhance their work. To view the live consultations please click here . The information you provide will only be used to inform us about your views on the specified project. Data collected will not be used for any... More
    Opened 11 May 2026

  • SHAPE Your Talent 2026

    SHAPE Your Talent is a talent competition for young people aged 8-19 year olds (up to 25 for young people with additional needs) who live, work or are educated in Sandwell. You can vote for a semi-finalist in the 8-13 category and you can vote for a semi-finalist in the 14-19 category. More
    Closed 8 May 2026

  • Go Play Grassroots 26/27 Application Form

    Sandwell Council values the role of play in building children and young people’s confidence, self ‑ esteem, social interaction, mental health and wellbeing. The Go Play Sandwell Grassroots Grant Programme (formerly ‘Creating a Playable Sandwell’) supports voluntary and community sector (not ‑ for ‑ profit) organisations, including grassroots groups, to deliver open, accessible and quality free play experiences. The target... More
    Closed 10 April 2026

  • Drug and Alcohol services across Sandwell

    Sandwell Public Health have commissioned S Squared to carry out an Equality Impact Assessment of drug and alcohol services across Sandwell. As part of this work, we are gathering feedback to understand how well current services meet the needs of our communities. We are keen to hear from adults aged 18 and over who live or work in Sandwell or have any experience of drug and alcohol services here. This includes: People who have used drug and alcohol services in... More
    Closed 10 April 2026

  • Housing Solutions satisfaction survey

    Feedback Form - SMBC Housing Solutions Sandwell Council's Housing Solutions Service is constantly striving to improve the service we provide to you. This includes how easy it is to find information on how we can help and how to contact us for help, right the way through to homelessness support, bidding on properties and securing a tenancy. To understand how well we are doing and what we may need to improve, we have introduces a simple feedback form. This will take less than 2 minutes... More
    Opened 1 April 2026

  • Sandwell Local Plan Main Modifications

    The Inspector examining the Sandwell Local Plan has recommended a number of Main Modifications which are required to make the Plan sound or legally compliant. This consultation seeks views on the Main Modifications. More
    Closed 30 March 2026

  • Walking and Cycling Maps

    We would like to receive feedback on the walking and cycling maps for each of the six towns. Click the links below to download the maps. Oldbury Rowley Regis and Cradley Heath Smethwick Tipton Wednesbury West Bromwich More
    Opened 30 March 2026

  • Integrated Sexual Health Service Consultation

    Sandwell Council is responsible for making sure residents have access to safe and reliable sexual health care when they need it. The council provides funding so local people can get free contraception, tests for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and treatments if they need it. The current contract for these services ends on 31 March 2027. We are planning for what comes next and want to make sure future services meet the needs of local people. This survey... More
    Closed 19 March 2026

  • Tenant Engagement Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers toTenant Engagement Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other standards that... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Estate Services Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to Estate Services Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other standards that... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Housing Resolution Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to the Housing Resolutions Service Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Housing Hub Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to the Housing Hub Service Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other standards... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Welfare Rights Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to the Welfare Rights Service Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other standards... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Tenancy Management Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers toTenancy Management Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other standards that... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Home Improvement Agency Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to Home Improvement Agency Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other standards... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Rent Accounting Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to Rent Accounting Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other standards that... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Floating Support Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to Floating Support Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other standards that... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Home Ownership Right To Buy Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to Home Ownership Right To Buy Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Private Sector and Housing Standards Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to Private Sector and Housing Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Housing Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to the Housing Services Standards these standards outline our basic standards that all housing teams are committed to. Each team also has their own set of standards that will soon be added for consultation: Tenancy and... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Income Management Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to Income Management Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other standards that... More
    Closed 13 March 2026

  • Home Ownership Leaseholder Service Standards

    Sandwell Councils Housing Teams are in the process of developing service standards which set the level of service that we are committed to delivering and that you can expect to receive when you are in contact with us. This survey refers to Home Ownership Leaseholder Standards. If you haven't already done so, you may want to refer to the Housing Standards before completing this survey as these outline our basic standards that all teams are committed to. Other... More
    Closed 13 March 2026
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