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Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporter for Sandwell

March 14, 2024

Sandwell's political boundary map redrawn ahead of next general election

Sandwell|Mar 14

March 13, 2024

New apartment block approved next to busy Cradley Heath road

Sandwell|Mar 13

March 11, 2024

Council pushing ahead to buy land around Midland Met hospital for new homes and school

Smethwick|Mar 11

Government commissioners appointed to tackle council failures cost £375,000 in first year

Sandwell|Mar 11

March 7, 2024

'Temporarily' shut nursery to close for good as number of children on its books dwindles

Education|Mar 7

March 6, 2024

West Bromwich bar’s licence suspended after ‘serious’ police complaints over alleged assault

West Bromwich|Mar 6

New cycle path linking West Bromwich to Sandwell Valley is approved despite objections

West Bromwich|Mar 6

March 4, 2024

Rejected community centre plan with no parking at disused garage returns with just one space

West Bromwich|Mar 4

March 2, 2024

Bar could lose licence as owners accused of 'failing to call 999 after stabbing'

March 1, 2024

Speed hump plans scrapped after neighbour criticism

February 27, 2024

Controversial plan for homes on much-loved green space 'children play on' is approved

West Bromwich|Feb 27

Council finally appointing permanent finance boss

Sandwell|Feb 27

Council tax bills set to rise by at least £65

Sandwell|Feb 27

February 26, 2024

Green light to demolish ageing Tipton shopping parade

February 23, 2024

Government inspector to decide on Smethwick post office flats appeal

Smethwick|Feb 23

Inspector blocks move to convert eyesore Wednesbury pub into community centre

Wednesbury|Feb 23

February 22, 2024

Homes plan for M5 green buffer thrown out over cancer risk from pollution

February 21, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protestors stop council meeting for second time in a month

Sandwell|Feb 21

February 20, 2024

Old warehouse left empty for over a decade could be torn down to make room for flats

West Bromwich|Feb 20

New cycle lane set for West Bromwich High Street

Sandwell|Feb 20

February 16, 2024

Old bank set to become flats under new plans

Sandwell|Feb 16

February 14, 2024

Plan to build flats next to former Rowley Rag quarry

Rowley Regis|Feb 14

Collapse-risk pub finally set to be demolished for flats

Smethwick|Feb 14

February 13, 2024

Planners: Move to build new estate on wildlife corridor should go ahead

February 9, 2024

Cabinet backs £5.5m IT security upgrade

February 8, 2024

Plans for new mosque in West Bromwich revived ten years on

West Bromwich|Feb 8

February 6, 2024

Council’s IT system set for £5.5m upgrade

Late night alcohol licence granted for new venue despite concerns from neighbours

High Street HMO decision to be reviewed by inspectors

February 5, 2024

How is Wednesbury town centre faring after multimillion pound revamp?

Wednesbury|Feb 5

February 2, 2024

Plan to build £20 million archive building to save Sandwell's crumbling records

February 1, 2024

Plans for another section of huge cycle route through Sandwell revealed

January 29, 2024

Sandwell Council to spend £175,000 attaining UNICEF 'child friendly' status

Sandwell|Jan 29

January 28, 2024

Oldbury house to become HMO after plans for children's home thrown out

New apartment block to be built on former car park despite air quality concerns

January 27, 2024

Concerns raised over fire safety at new restaurant planned in Oldbury

January 26, 2024

More than a fifth of children in Sandwell not attending school 'regularly'

Sandwell|Jan 26

January 25, 2024

Residents in protest plan against new nightclub at former Tipton restaurant

January 23, 2024

Major housing blueprint won’t be published for two years

Sandwell|Jan 23

January 18, 2024

Plan for 150 homes on green belt rejected

Great Barr|Jan 18

January 17, 2024

Council’s rent hike could see some residents pay nearly £400 more this year

Sandwell|Jan 17

January 16, 2024

Late-night Wednesbury takeaway plan to be reviewed over noise fears

Business|Jan 16

Smethwick cafe’s alcohol licence to be examined over fire safety concerns

Smethwick|Jan 16

£20 million plans to 'level up' Tipton by levelling old flats and shops revealed

January 12, 2024

Eco-friendly homes proposed for old West Bromwich council site

West Bromwich|Jan 12

Plan for new cycle route on key route between Smethwick and Birmingham set to be discussed by councillors

Birmingham|Jan 12

Borough has most child deaths in region – latest figures show

Sandwell|Jan 12

January 11, 2024

Dog owners could face £100 fine if they forget poo bags

Sandwell|Jan 11

January 10, 2024

Plan for flats on corner of cramped Wednesbury street

Wednesbury|Jan 10

January 9, 2024

Council tax rise proposed to cover £19m budget gap

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