Sandwell Council celebrates public satisfaction around road maintenance

Residents of Sandwell in the West Midlands have been found to be twice as satisfied as the average person when it comes to the quality of their local roads. Research by MEL found the percentage of residents satisfied with road maintenance in Sandwell is more than double the local government benchmark, while the National Highways […]

Sandwell Council consults on Moving Traffic Enforcement powers

Councillors in the Sandwell area of the West Midlands are to consult on changes to enforcement of Moving Traffic Offences in the borough after agreeing to ask Police for more powers. A public consultation with Sandwell residents and West Midlands police chief constable, Craig Guildford, will take place for six weeks from next month. Offences […]

Plans to tackle M5 J1 congestion announced

Sandwell Council, supported by West Bromwich Albion Football Club, announces plans to implement short and long-term measures to ease congestion at Junction 1 of the M5 motorway. High traffic volumes have returned to pre-pandemic levels at peak times causing long queues for road users in the area throughout the week, including matchdays.  The council and […]