Sandwell Insight

Monday, 7 September 2026

Rowley Regis Town Deal: £19 Million, Three People and a Spreadsheet That Doesn’t Quite Agree With Itself

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  Rowley Regis Town Deal: £19 Million, Three People and a Spreadsheet That Doesn’t Quite Agree With Itself There are some council reports wh...

Sandwell Cabinet: Reform Has the Chance to Show It Has Learned From July

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Sandwell Cabinet: Reform Has the Chance to Show It Has Learned From July There is another Sandwell Council Cabinet meeting coming up on Wedn...
Monday, 31 August 2026

FRIAR PARK: HOW MANY TIMES DO RESIDENTS HAVE TO ASK BEFORE SOMEONE GIVES A STRAIGHT ANSWER?

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  FRIAR PARK: HOW MANY TIMES DO RESIDENTS HAVE TO ASK BEFORE SOMEONE GIVES A STRAIGHT ANSWER? There is something seriously wrong when reside...
Saturday, 29 August 2026

48A Churchfields Road: Retrospective Planning, Coal Risk and the Sandwell Council Fog Machine

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48A Churchfields Road: Retrospective Planning, Coal Risk and the Sandwell Council Fog Machine There are planning applications t...

SANDWELL REFORM SCRAPPED THE SANCTUARY LABEL — NOW SHOW US WHAT ACTUALLY CHANGED

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SANDWELL REFORM SCRAPPED THE SANCTUARY LABEL — NOW SHOW US WHAT ACTUALLY CHANGED On 28 July 2026, Sandwell Council’s Reform adm...
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I’m Darryl Magher, a long-time community advocate working across Sandwell and Walsall. I’ve spent years helping residents challenge bad decisions, push for transparency, and get straight answers—mainly because I’ve never been very good at keeping quiet when something needs doing. I work closely with Friends groups, supporting parks, nature reserves, open spaces and wildlife. Mobility issues mean I’m not exactly diving into ponds or sprinting across fields, but I’m always there to advise, organise, advocate and lend a hand where I can. Protecting nature isn’t about heroics; it’s about care, consistency and refusing to let things slide. I’ve also built strong relationships with the Police and NHS, acting as a constructive “critical friend”—supportive when things go right, challenging when they don’t, and always speaking up for vulnerable residents who struggle to be heard. Whether it’s chasing issues that fall “between departments”, helping residents navigate council processes, or pushing for fairness and accountability, I try to be the person who doesn’t give up. I care deeply about this place—its people, wildlife and green spaces—and I’ll keep doing what I do best: supporting,
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