Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council13 Nov 2024Council spends £2.5m on temporary homeless housingSandwell Council says there are currently 220 households living in temporary accommodation.13 Nov 2024Birmingham & Black Country30 Oct 2024Review ordered after girl, 10, killed by motherShay Kang was found dead at a house in Rowley Regis on 4 March, after being stabbed by her mother.30 Oct 2024England3 Oct 2024Council refused transport for special needs childSandwell Council is reviewing its school transport policy after an ombudsman's investigation.3 Oct 2024Birmingham & Black Country30 Aug 2024West Midlands councils warn of £200m funding gapThey say “there is a real risk of the whole region declaring itself as financially unsustainable”.30 Aug 2024England25 Jul 2024Shipping containers part of plans to overhaul townThe containers would be used to create a boxpark-style venue in Wednesbury in Sandwell Council's plan.25 Jul 2024Birmingham & Black Country13 Jul 2024Vandal-hit swimming baths to be soldThe grade II listed baths have been costing £7,500 a month to make them safe from vandals.13 Jul 2024Birmingham & Black Country29 Jun 2024Plans approved to replace crumbling pub with flatsEleven flats will replace the Waggon and Horses on the corner of Lewisham Road and Halfords Lane.29 Jun 2024Birmingham & Black Country3 May 2024Tories lose control of Dudley council The council is under no overall control after the election result.3 May 2024England20 Mar 2024Man arrested after traffic warden assaultedThe man, 35, is arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following an attack on Tuesday.20 Mar 2024Birmingham & Black Country
