Sandwell Council has been shortlisted in the ‘Most Improved Council’ category at this year’s Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.
Leader of Sandwell Council, Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, said: “We’re really proud of the improvements we’ve made in recent years, and it’s fantastic to be shortlisted for this prestigious award.
“Sandwell Council is completely focused on getting things right for our residents – delivering high-quality services that are easy to use and working for the people who need them.
“We want our borough to be a great place for children to grow up. We want to make Sandwell a cleaner, greener and safer place to live and for our residents to live longer in good health. And we want to create the good jobs and opportunities that will help everyone realise their potential.
“We are committed to making real changes, which will benefit our residents and our borough for generations to come.
“We know there’s more to do to achieve this, and it’s great that our progress so far has been recognised by Government Ministers, our external auditors, and now by being shortlisted for this award.”
The LGC Awards are the biggest celebration of excellence in local government, run by the Local Government Chronicle.
The Most Improved Council category recognises authorities that have successfully led major organisational change or reform to deliver genuine improvement.
Judging will take place this spring with the results announced on 11 June 2025