Exciting news! The vote is now open on the design for the new youth buses for Sandwell. You have until Wednesday 6 th December to choose your favourite – the winning design will then be transferred on to the actual buses which will be launched in April 2024.
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We distribute the Sandwell Herald three times a year to all homes in Sandwell and it’s also published online at www.sandwell.gov.uk/herald
We want to find out more about Herald readers and what you think about the Herald.
By filling in the survey, you will be entered into a draw to win a £50 One4all voucher. One winner will be picked at random.
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The Department for Education's Making Significant Changes ('Prescribed Alternations') to Maintained Schools' permits a local authority to propose a change of age range at maintained schools. Where a change will be permanent the local authority has to follow the prescribed alterations' statutory process which includes a 4 week consultation.
This consultation is being undertake to advise you of proposals concerning Highfield Primary School. The school's current registered age range is...More
Good mental health is essential for individuals, families and communities to thrive.
Mental health is not just about preventing mental illness, but also improving the things that keep us well in our communities.
Our social connections, the environment we live in and the opportunities we have all affect our health and wellbeing, including our mental health.
Mental health is a natural part of everyday life, and individuals with mental health challenges can...More
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is excited to share with you proposals to construct a cycle track between West Bromwich Town Centre and National Cycle Route 5 at Roebuck Lane and Beeches Road along High Street and Birmingham Road. 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.
It is hoped that the fully segregated...More
The draft Sandwell Local Plan is a document that plans for the future development of our borough. It sets out how and where we expect to build the new homes we need up to 2041, and what land is required to accommodate new jobs.
This consultation gives you the chance to have your say on the sites that are proposed for development, and where development should or shouldn’t take place in Sandwell.
Sandwell Council has identified enough land to build more than 11,000...More
What is a Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan?
Wednesbury Conservation Area was designated as a Conservation Area in 1980 because of its special architectural and historic interest due to its high quality built form and many positive buildings.
Conservation Areas are areas of special architectural and historic interest and are therefore worthy of preserving or enhancing. The character of the area is assessed as a whole rather than the quality of individual...More
Sandwell Council is carrying out further consultation with the public on how to make savings to the council’s budget over the coming years.
An initial consultation took place earlier this year. Now, residents, businesses and voluntary organisations are invited to have their say on the areas where the council can save money.
The council is facing similar pressures to residents from inflation and rising costs. The cost of living emergency is also creating...More