West Bromwich Local Guide

Practical information for living in West Bromwich — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by West Bromwich Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Council & local services

• Sandwell Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Sandwell Council website
• Bin collections — see our West Bromwich bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in West Bromwich.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for West Bromwich schools.
• Local events — what's on in West Bromwich this week.
• Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in West Bromwich.
• Your MP — who represents West Bromwich in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
• FAQ — quick answers on West Bromwich's population, council and postcodes.

Areas we cover

West Bromwich · Town centre · Surrounding villages

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