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Sandwell Housing Shake-Up: Band 5 Faces Axe as Local Connection Rule Could Rise from 2 to 5 Years

All Angles UK attended the Tipton consultation as officials faced questions over what the proposed housing changes could mean for applicants. Share Sandwell’s housing crisis is forcing the council to consider some of the biggest changes to its housing register in years, and All Angles UK was inside the consultation at Jubilee Park Community Centre in Tipton on Friday, speaking directly with housing officials about what the proposals could mean for thousands of residents. The meeting formed part of Sandwell Council’s public consultation on changes to the way people qualify for, are prioritised for and ultimately allocated social housing. The council’s own figures show the scale of the pressure: the register has risen from around 6,000 households in 2020 to more than 24,000 in 2025/26, while properties available to let annually have fallen from around 1,977 to just 1,268.  All Angles UK spoke directly with Louis Bebb, Housing Policy and Strategy ...

Exclusive: BREAKING NEWS - Car Pile‑Up Near Woodgreen Junior School Leaves Pupils Frightened and Escorted to Safety

A public speaking competition at Woodgreen Junior School in Wednesbury descended into panic this afternoon when the school’s alarm suddenly blared a Code Red, accompanied by loud sirens that left children visibly shaken. Teachers initially attempted to reassure pupils that it was only a drill, but the atmosphere shifted sharply when the sound of a multi‑vehicle collision echoed from just outside the school grounds.

According to early information, four to five vehicles were involved in a pile‑up near the school, prompting staff to immediately escort pupils to a designated safe area. Several children were reduced to tears as the reality of the situation became clear, despite teachers’ efforts to keep them calm. 

Reporter Irman Connor is currently on scene.

The cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed, and no injuries have been reported at this time.  This remains an ongoing developing story, with emergency services on scene and further updates expected as more details emerge. ALL ANGLES UK will continue to monitor the situation closely. 

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