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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.
Rowley Regis Town Deal Board - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 12.30 pm
14 attendees, 7 documents, 0 media files
Cabinet Petitions Committee - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 6.00 pm
9 attendees, 4 documents, 0 media files
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 3.30 pm
17 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Tividale Neighbourhood Board - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 6.00 pm
0 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
General Purposes and Arbitration Committee - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 6.00 pm
15 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Governance and Constitution Review Committee - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 4.00 pm
16 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Licensing Sub Committee 2 (Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005) - Friday, 10 July 2026 - 10.30 am
0 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Licensing Sub Committee 2 (Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005) - Friday, 10 July 2026 - 2.00 pm
0 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Licensing Sub Committee 1 (Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005) - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 10.30 am
0 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Children's Services and Education Scrutiny Board - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 6.00 pm
16 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
General Licensing Sub Committee 1 - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 10.30 am
0 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Licensing Sub Committee 1 (Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005) - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 10.30 am
0 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Appointments and Disciplinary Committee - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 9.30 am
14 attendees, 4 documents, 0 media files
Smethwick Partnership Board - Thursday, 23 July 2026 - 1.00 pm
18 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership Board - Thursday, 23 July 2026 - 3.30 pm
16 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Audit and Risk Assurance Committee - Monday, 27 July 2026 - 6.00 pm
19 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Council - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 6.15 pm
78 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Extraordinary Meeting of Council, Council - Tuesday, 28th July, 2026 6.00 pm
78 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 29 July 2026 - 5.30 pm
13 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Smethwick Partnership Board - Thursday, 20 August 2026 - 1.00 pm
18 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files
Key decisions
School Capital Programme 2026/27 - School Condition Allocation Key
Decisions of the Leader of the Council · 17 Jun 2026
Scrutiny Review - Children's Services and Education Scrutiny Board - Recommen... Key
Cabinet · Expected 9 Sep 2026 (in 52 days)
Children and Young People Engagement Strategy, “Elevating Our Voice” & SEND W... Key
Cabinet · Expected 9 Sep 2026 (in 52 days)
Governance Arrangements for Public Finance Initiative (PFI) covering Schools Key
Cabinet · Expected 9 Sep 2026 (in 52 days)