Community Mediation

Since 1986 Central Mediation Services have been core funded through Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for the provision of Community Mediation for the residents and workers of Sandwell. Community mediation to is free to all the residents of Sandwell, regardless of whether they are council / housing association tenants, or private occupiers, and thus you have nothing to lose. In the unlikely event that mediation is unsuccessful you are free to seek other alternatives to attempt a resolution of your dispute. Funding ceased due to contrainst in Sandwell's January 2008 budget.

Are you caught up in a dispute?

People can easily become involved in arguments or disputes over all sorts of matters, noise / DIY, harassment, parking, children, fence / boundaries, dogs/ pets. If you have a problem and feel that you would like to resolve it we may be able to help. Mediators are specially trained, they do not take sides but will listen to what you have to say and how you feel.

They will not tell you what to do and everything is confidential. We will only contact your neighbour or the person you are in conflict with, with your consent. If you agree, we will work with both parties to arrive at a fair and acceptable solution to everyone, the solution is your solution, we simply just help you get there.