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Weekly updates
Sandwell Council Focuses on Training and Planning
This past week, the Sandwell Council held three meetings. Unfortunately, the transcripts for all of these meetings were not available, so we can only confirm that they took place.
Member Development - Monday, 24 June 2024
The Member Development meeting occurred on Monday. Member Development sessions typically focus on the training and professional development of councillors. These sessions are crucial for ensuring that councillors are well-informed about their roles, responsibilities, and the latest legislative changes.
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 26 June 2024
On Wednesday, the Planning Committee convened. The Planning Committee is responsible for making decisions on planning applications, which can include anything from residential housing projects to commercial developments. These decisions are essential for managing growth and development within Sandwell, ensuring that new projects align with local policies and community needs.
Member Development - Friday, 28 June 2024
Another Member Development meeting took place on Friday. As mentioned earlier, these sessions are part of an ongoing effort to equip councillors with the knowledge and skills they need to serve the community effectively.
While we do not have specific details from these meetings, it's important to recognize the ongoing work of the council in areas such as councillor development and urban planning. Future updates will provide more detailed insights as transcripts and summaries become available.
For those interested in learning more about the roles and responsibilities of local councils, the Local Government Association offers a wealth of resources and information.
Recent meetings
Licensing Sub Committee 3 - Monday, 24th March, 2025 10.00 am
11 attendees, 4 documents, 0 media files
Children's Services and Education Scrutiny Board - Monday, 24th March, 2025 6.00 pm
17 attendees, 13 documents, 0 media files
Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm
17 attendees, 18 documents, 0 media files
Economy, Skills, Transport and Environment Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 19th March, 2025 6.00 pm
14 attendees, 17 documents, 0 media files
Smethwick Partnership Board - Tuesday, 18th March, 2025 3.00 pm
16 attendees, 10 documents, 0 media files
Council - Tuesday, 18th March, 2025 7.00 pm
77 attendees, 22 documents, 0 media files
Schools Forum - Monday, 17th March, 2025 2.30 pm
29 attendees, 11 documents, 0 media files
General Purposes and Arbitration Committee - Friday, 14th March, 2025 5.30 pm
12 attendees, 2 documents, 0 media files
Safer Neighbourhoods and Active Communities Scrutiny Board - Thursday, 13th March, 2025 6.00 pm
15 attendees, 9 documents, 0 media files
Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 3.30 pm
17 attendees, 35 documents, 0 media files
Upcoming meetings
Smethwick Town Member Board Meeting - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 5.00 pm
Chief Officers Terms and Conditions Committee - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 3.30 pm
General Purposes and Arbitration Committee - Friday, 28th March, 2025 6.00 pm
Leader and Cabinet Member, Town and Vice Chair Meeting - Monday, 31st March, 2025 4.00 pm
Audit and Risk Assurance Committee - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 6.00 pm
Licensing Sub Committee 1 - Monday, 7th April, 2025 10.00 am
Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership Board - Thursday, 10th April, 2025 3.30 pm