Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council8 hrs agoInside borough's first school rated exceptionalMoat Farm Junior School in Oldbury is one of only 0.2% of schools nationally to receive the grade.8 hrs ago3 days agoCouncil defends axing kids' holiday meal vouchersSandwell Council is due to replace automatic holiday meal vouchers for children on free school meals.3 days ago11 Jun 2026Parties criticise suspension of scrutiny meetingsGreen, Labour and Independent councillors share their dismay at council leaders Reform pausing the meetings.11 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Dental practice hoping to double in sizeBhandal Dental Practice in Blackheath submits plans to expand its facilities into a former bank.9 Jun 202629 May 2026Reform councillor's cafe breaks planning rulesSandwell councillor Ritchie Massey is operating Massey's Cafe despite permission being refused.29 May 202627 May 2026Reform councillor's alleged Islamophobia probedJonathan James Fox was elected to Sandwell Council at the local elections on 7 May.27 May 202610 May 2026Reform 'absolutely ready to run councils'Many West Midlands local authorities are under no overall control, signalling difficult times ahead.10 May 20269 May 2026Hope for change after councils change handsIn the town centres some shoppers said concerns about immigration was a key issue. 9 May 20268 May 2026Reform takes control of Walsall and Sandwell councilsReform takes control of the two Black Country authorities as Labour and the Tories lose seats.8 May 2026...
