Oldbury Local can be found in the reception of the Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street in Oldbury. Oldbury Local and Oldbury Library – which is now based at Sandwell Council House – is currently open Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm and Friday 9am-5pm.
How do I get in touch with Sandwell Council?
Call us. Our contact centre is open Monday to Friday 8am – 5.30pm. If you are calling about a repair, please ring 0121 569 6000. For any other housing enquiry including rents, getting on the housing register and bidding for properties, please call 0121 368 1166.
How do I speak to an advisor at Sandwell Council?
Council tax 0121 368 1155
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.45am-5pm.
- Wednesdays 9am-5pm.
- For advice and information about your Council Tax.
How much is council rent in Sandwell?
But, tenants will still be able to pay over 48 weeks if they choose. From April 2020, the average annual rent over 52 weeks would increase from £75.72 a week to £77.23 – an increase of £1.51 a week.
Is Sandwell a good place to live?
Sandwell has homes to fit all needs, rich and diverse culture and friendly communities. It’s a great place to work and build a career as well as raise a family.
Do you still have to book to go to the tip Sandwell?
The tip on Shidas Lane in Oldbury is open every day 8am – 4pm except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Visits to the tip are by pre-booked appointment only. You must make a booking for every visit you make to the tip.
Why is Sandwell called Sandwell?
The borough was named after Sandwell Priory, the ruins of which are located in Sandwell Valley. The local council has considered changing its name in the past over confusion outside the West Midlands as to the whereabouts of the borough, and in June 2002 a survey of borough residents was carried out.
Who is the head of Sandwell Council?
Councillor Kerrie Carmichael
The current cabinet members and their portfolios (from 19 May 2022) are: Leader – Councillor Kerrie Carmichael. Councillor Bob Piper (Deputy Leader) – Finance and Resources. Councillor Zahoor Ahmed – Environment Services.
What are Sandwell Council responsible for?
The council is responsible for:
guttering and rainwater pipes. fascia boards, soffits and barge boards. external walls and rendering.
Who controls Sandwell Council?
Sandwell is a Labour controlled council divided into 24 wards represented by 72 ward councillors. The current political makeup of the council following is as follows: 61 Labour councillors. 10 Conservative councillors.
Is Sandwell a rough area?
On most measures Sandwell is the most deprived local authority within the Black Country. The relatively high ranking on extent compared with a lower ranking on local concentration reveals that Sandwell’s deprivation is spread across the borough rather than being concentrated in certain hotspots.
How can I speed up my council house?
How to get a council house quicker
- Be as open and flexible as you can.
- Update the council of changes to circumstances.
- Ensure you’re in the right band.
- Use all your bids.
- Ensure you’re bidding for the correct type of property – by this we mean bidding for the type of property you will be given priority for.
What is the best primary school in Sandwell?
List of ofsted outstanding & good schools:
- The Westminster School (Outstanding)
- Grace Mary Primary School (Outstanding)
- The Orchard School (Outstanding)
- Shireland Collegiate Academy (Outstanding)
- Old Park Primary School (Outstanding)
Is West Bromwich rough?
As of 2022, the crime rate in West Bromwich is 70% higher than the West Midlands and 98% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Why is Sandwell called Black Country?
The name has been in use since the mid-19th century and is thought to refer to the colour of the coal seam or the air pollution from the many thousands of foundries and factories around at the time; in 1862, Elihu Burritt famously described the area as being ‘black by day and red by night’.
Where is the happiest place to live in the Midlands?
Here’s the full list for The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2022 in The Midlands:
- Winner: Uppingham, Rutland.
- Birmingham.
- Ellesmere, Shropshire.
- Hathersage, Derbyshire.
- Lincoln Cliff villages, Lincolnshire.
- Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
- Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire.
Do I have to book a slot at my local tip?
To visit one of our household waste recycling centres (HWRC) you must book a slot in advance.
Can I take a bed to the local tip?
Take your mattress to the local tip
If you have a vehicle large enough to transport your mattress, you can take the mattress to the tip. However, it may just end up as a landfill, so you may prefer to pay up and let the council collect the mattress, or you might wish to take the mattress to a recycling centre.
Can you take pots and pans to the tip?
Pots and pans can’t be recycled from home, but if they’re in good condition, you can donate them to charity or pass them on using platforms like Olio, Freecycle or Gumtree, to name just a few. If they’re beyond use, recycle them at your local household waste recycling centre.
What are the 6 towns in Sandwell?
Sandwell is a metropolitan borough in the Black Country, which is made up of six towns – Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich.
Can you swim in Sandwell Valley?
You can swim in Swan Pool, the large body of water in Sandwell Valley Country Park. According to the Outdoor Swimming Society, a swimming ban was removed in 2015 and replaced with wild swimming safety signs, thanks to a campaign by the OSS and local people.