There is “a lot more work to be done” at Sandwell MBC, which has been under government intervention since March, its commissioners have said. However, in their first report, managing director ...

Government-appointed commissioners have said they expect to spend less time at Sandwell MBC as they expect the council to start the transition out of intervention. In their third report to the ...

The number of households in Sandwell currently in ‘temporary’ accommodation – mainly bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) – has risen by an “unprecedented” 345% in the last three years with the council spending ...

A council tax rise and changes to bin collections are part of this year’s budget approved by Sandwell Council. The £365m budget for Sandwell Council for the 2025/6 year includes a move to fortnightly ...