Tag: Sandwell Council

Are you offering Christmas cheer?
Are you offering Christmas cheer?

We’re helping Sandwell Council compile a list of any support offered to people who’re feeling a bit lonely over the festive season. If you know of any community venues or […]
New Monument Honours the Black Country’s Second World War Reserved Occupation Workers
New Monument Honours the Black Country’s Second World War Reserved Occupation Workers

A stunning new sculpture honouring Black Country workers who carried out reserved occupations during the Second World War is to be unveiled in Sandwell. And people are now invited to […]
Community Spirit Shines as Cradley Heath Bowls Club Enjoys a Fantastic Summer
Community Spirit Shines as Cradley Heath Bowls Club Enjoys a Fantastic Summer

A friendly and welcoming group bringing sport and community together in Cradley Heath. Cradley Heath Bowls Club are celebrating a fantastic summer, with over 70 members regularly making use of […]
Consultation on Sandwell Council’s 2025/26 Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Consultation on Sandwell Council’s 2025/26 Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Sandwell Council is currently considering whether any changes are needed to its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working age applicants. This is something we do every year. No changes […]
Exploring ways for local people to become more active: Thursday, 3rd October 2024
Exploring ways for local people to become more active: Thursday, 3rd October 2024

Sandwell Council have been working with Triathlon England and local community groups to design and develop more community-based opportunities for local people to take part in swimming, cycling or running/walking […]
Sandwell Council – Strategic Review of Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Funding
Sandwell Council – Strategic Review of Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Funding

Sandwell Council has appointed an independent organisation (Trueman Change Management Ltd), to conduct a review of funding administered by the council to voluntary and community sector organisations in the borough. […]
New localised benefit calculator to help Sandwell residents claim the help they need
New localised benefit calculator to help Sandwell residents claim the help they need

Working with ‘Entitled To,’ the organisation responsible for the benefit calculators approved by the Department for Work and Pensions, Sandwell’s Revenues and Benefits service have produced a new localised benefit […]
Sandwell Council Launch A Consultation For The Draft Community Asset Transfer Strategy
Sandwell Council Launch A Consultation For The Draft Community Asset Transfer Strategy

Sandwell Council wants to consult with residents on its draft Community Asset Transfer Strategy. A Community Asset Transfer is a process which lets a community organisation take over the management […]
Universal Credit: Managed Migration Briefing
Universal Credit: Managed Migration Briefing

With the changes to Universal Credit being rolled out, many people across Sandwell will be affected.  SMBC Income Management Team would like to share a briefing with you, to help […]
Universal Credit migration and changes to Council Tax Reduction
Universal Credit migration and changes to Council Tax Reduction

Universal Credit (UC) has now been in place for several years and people making new benefit claims are normally directed straight to it. However, many people across the country still […]
Revenues and Benefits Stakeholder Bulletin
Revenues and Benefits Stakeholder Bulletin

Sandwell Revenues and Benefits have just put out their ‘Stakeholder Bulletin’ for April 2024. This includes the new uprated Local Housing Allowance figures, which housing benefit for private tenants and […]
Sandwell Youth Services Mapping Survey
Sandwell Youth Services Mapping Survey

As part of its duty to provide a sufficient youth offer for young people in Sandwell, Sandwell Council are carrying out a survey to find out what is available for […]