COMMUNITY INFORMATION & EVENTS
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN SANDWELL
This page is refreshed every few weeks with new information. Please make a note of the events you are interested in or view the individual organisation's website.
Easter holiday
ACTION REQUIRED: Claim your child’s free holiday activities with your HAF Holiday Activity Voucher
Dear Parent,
Don’t miss out on free holiday fun and healthy meals for your child.
If your child receives benefit-related free school meals, your HAF voucher is now live and ready for you to redeem for free holiday activities.
Secure your place in 3 easy steps:
- Find your code: Sent via email or text.
- Click here: https://holidayactivities.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Book your sessions: Do this as soon as possible before they are full!
If you have any issues accessing your voucher, please contact the HAF team directly haf_sandwell@sandwell.gov.uk
Easter HAF (Holidays & Food)
Local Elections Thursday 7th May
In May, anyone living in Sandwell who is eligible to vote will have the opportunity to elect their local councillors.
All 72 seats on Sandwell Council are up for election on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Information about the 2026 Local Elections can be found on the council website.
Feel free to add the following information and one of the graphics to your school’s website to help inform parents and carers of the Local Elections coming up. A banner image and a square graphic is supplied depending on which will be best suited to your website.
If your school is a polling station, you may also wish to add details of which room/building will be in use on polling day, and if your school will be closed for teacher training that day.
Information about the Local Elections in May 2026
Want to know more about this year’s Local Elections? All 72 seats on Sandwell Council are up for election on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Find out more about the 2026 Local Elections on the Sandwell Council website - including important information about postal votes, showing photographic ID at a polling station and changes to the names of some wards.
Sandwell's SEND
Bulletin
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Are you a parent carer of a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to stay up to date with the latest news, events, and opportunities in Sandwell? Sandwell Council is excited to launch a brand-new SEND e-bulletin this autumn! This is your go-to source for updates on the borough’s SEND Transformation Programme, plus helpful information for families, professionals, and education settings. The first edition will be landing in inboxes at the end of this month—don’t miss out! By signing up, you’ll receive:
It’s quick, easy, and the best way to stay connected with the SEND community in Sandwell. 👉 Sign up today by visiting the Sandwell Council website and subscribe to the Sandwell SEND Bulletin |
TINY STEPS 2 YEAR OLD NURSERY
4COMMUNITY TRUST WRAPAROUND CARE
https://www.4communitytrust.co.uk/
For any parents who book their child into Breakfast and/or After school club, please note that prices have changed:
- Breakfast Club (if applicable): £6.00
- Afterschool Club (pick-up by 4:15pm, no food): £6.25
- Afterschool Club (end of session, includes food): £13.25
Childcare Vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare are accepted. More details can be found at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
Please note this is not the cost for children who are collected late from school.
Did you know that Sandwell Council produce a newsletter that has information about lots of events and information for Sandwell residents?
REGULAR EVENTS AND SUPPORT GROUPS
SPORTS CLUBS
LOCAL FAMILY SUPPORT & INFORMATION
The Dorothy Parkes Centre
https://www.dorothyparkes.org/
Singlepoint
https://www.singlepointplus.org/
Sandwell Libraries
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/libraries
Autism West Midlands
https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/
Sandwell Young Carers
Sandwell Parents for Disabled Children
All bookings for the events must be sent to spdcparentcarerbooking@sp-dc.org
Please do not click on ‘reply’ as this will delay your bookings – requests must be sent to the email address above.
Community Pantry & Family Support
Our J’s Pantry, based at 4 Community Trust Hub – Wiltshire Way, West Bromwich, B71 1JU, is available to any family needing food support or advice.
- A £10 family shop includes access to fresh, chilled and cupboard staples
- Additional services: Citizens Advice, benefits advice, Data Bank, and access to our Community Navigators
Sandwell
Useful Sandwell websites that you may want to explore:
Sandwell news: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news
Events in Sandwell: https://www.visitsandwell.com/
Sandwell Council website for events https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/events
