The Spring edition of The Herald is now ready to download, specially prepared by the Council in Microsoft Word to ensure it’s fully accessible for our members.
It features clear headings, adjustable font sizes, and a screen-reader-friendly layout. Download The Herald here: Sandwell Herald Spring 2026 – Word version

The Herald front page cover (pictured above) features photos of key activities that show ‘a caring council that gets things done’.
These include:
- 100 new apprentices welcomed
- Major investment in parks and green spaces
- ‘Green hit squads’ deliver big clean-ups
- Sandwell Stands against violence towards women and girls
- Top national rating for road maintenance
- Sandwell children’s services rated ‘Good’
The front page also encourages people to sign up for the council’s email updates at www.sandwell.gov.uk/emailupdates and promotes the council’s website www.sandwell.gov.uk and social media channels.
If you experience any difficulties accessing the word document, or if you have suggestions to help the Council further improve accessibility, please let us know. Your feedback is always welcome.