Independent 3, non-aligned 2. Black country borough, based on West Bromwich, Smethwick, Oldbury, Wednesbury and Tipton. Strongly manufacturing-based.
Archer Williams and David Wilkes (both Princes End) moved from Conservative to Labour in January 2024. Wakas Younis (Tividale) has had the Labour whip suspended.In November 2023, Kacey Akpoteni (Hateley Heath) moved from Labour, and Jay Anandou (Old Warley) moved from Conservative, both to non-aligned. Laured Kalari (Rowley) moved from Conservative to Independent in October 2023.
Next local elections
2024
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
Metrop
Address
PO Box 2374, Oldbury B69 3DE
Phone
0121 569 2200
Website
http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2027.83