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Brand new school building underway in West Bromwich
Published on 14th November 2018
Work on-site has started for the new West Bromwich Collegiate Academy off Kelvin Way.
Praise in Parliament for Sandwell's approach to dealing with unauthorised encampments
Published on 14th November 2018
Sandwell’s approach to dealing with unauthorised encampments has been praised in Parliament for the second time in months.
Kids shame speeding drivers into slowing down
Published on 14th November 2018
Drivers caught speeding outside an Oldbury school have been shamed into slowing down – by being hauled in front of a court of schoolchildren.
Tickets on sale for annual Civic Christmas Carol Concert
Published on 14th November 2018
Sandwell residents are being invited to join in the Christmas spirit and raise money for this year’s Mayoral charities at a concert being hosted by Sandwell Mayor, Councillor Joy Edis.
Home Office urge Windrush people to get info
Published on 12th November 2018
Sandwell people from the Commonwealth who are concerned about their immigration status are being urged to seek assistance from special Government helplines.
Beat the burglar roadshow visits Tipton
Published on 12th November 2018
The final Beat the Burglar roadshow for this year will be in Tipton on Saturday 17 November.
Fly-tipping fines hit 100
Published on 9th November 2018
More than 100 fly-tippers have been issued with maximum £400 fines in Sandwell over the past 18 months as the council battles to fight the illegal dumping of rubbish across the borough.
Warning over HMRC scam as victim loses thousands of pounds
Published on 9th November 2018
Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards team is warning residents about fake HMRC telephone scammers - after one man lost £4,000.
Monument to animals gets a facelift in time for war centenary
Published on 9th November 2018
A special war monument in a Wednesbury park to remember the huge number of animals that served or died in wars has been given a facelift to mark the centenary of the end of the Great War.
War grave tributes and soldier silhouettes as Sandwell remembers
Published on 8th November 2018
War heroes are being remembered at cemeteries, green spaces and other landmarks as Sandwell commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Black Patch Park improvement plan
Published on 8th November 2018
Scores of new houses and much-needed improvements to the local park are planned for the run-down Black Patch district in Smethwick in a bid to breathe new life and community spirit into the area.
Sandwell housing scheme up for national award
Published on 8th November 2018
A housing scheme built in Sandwell has won through to the finals of a prestigious national building awards scheme.
Oldbury high-rise set for refurbishment
Published on 8th November 2018
Ambitious plans which will see a tired and outdated block of flats in Oldbury undergo a massive £12 million facelift have been unveiled by housing bosses.
Sandwell people remember with poppy mosaic posters
Published on 8th November 2018
Posters featuring mosaic images of poppies made up of the faces of Sandwell people have gone on display to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Site on High Street under demolition set for redevelopment
Published on 7th November 2018
Sandwell’s regeneration boss has welcomed the news that two longstanding empty and derelict properties on West Bromwich High Street are being demolished.
Enforcement teams reorganised to respond to residents' concerns
Published on 7th November 2018
Sandwell Council is set to refocus the action of its special enforcement teams to deal with the growing problems facing local people – including fly-tipping, illegal encampments and the increasing problems of illegal sales of alcohol and tobacco.
1,300 poppies for WW1 soldiers at Lightwoods House
Published on 6th November 2018
More than a thousand handmade poppies have been unveiled at Lightwoods House to remember the injured soldiers treated there during the First World War.
Chance to have your say on improvements for Carters Green
Published on 6th November 2018
Residents, business and visitors are being urged to have their say on new proposals to transform the Carters Green area of West Bromwich.
Jenna wins young planner of the year
Published on 5th November 2018
A Sandwell planning officer has won the Young Planner of the Year award in this year’s West Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence.
RSPCA Pawprints award for Sandwell
Published on 5th November 2018
Housing staff in Sandwell have won a top national award for their work on dealing with pet issues in the borough.
Warning over bogus Children in Need collectors
Published on 5th November 2018
Generous residents are being warned against giving money to unlicensed charity collectors in the run up to Children in Need.
Unveiling of Lions of the Great War statue
Published on 4th November 2018
A 10-foot high bronze statue of a Sikh soldier was unveiled in Smethwick High Street today (Sunday 4 November) to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Christmas light switch-ons making Sandwell sparkle
Published on 2nd November 2018
Sandwell's towns and communities will be celebrating the lead up to Christmas with a series of light switch-on events.
Children's boss welcomes 'Good' rating for youth offending service
Published on 1st November 2018
Sandwell's youth offending service has been praised by government inspectors and received an overall rating of 'Good' following their recent visit to the service.
Council signs mental health pledge
Published on 31st October 2018
Sandwell Council has committed to making the mental health wellbeing of its staff a top priority.
Clean-ups, crime prevention and youth safety workshops for Tipton Safer 6 week
Published on 31st October 2018
Major clean-ups, crime prevention events and safety workshops for young people were among the many highlights of the Safer 6 campaign’s second week, which had a special focus on Tipton.
Sandwell libraries and archives remember
Published on 31st October 2018
A host of creative sessions, school workshops, tea parties and coffee mornings are being held across Sandwell’s libraries to mark Remembrance and 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Cereal Readers in Sandwell libraries
Published on 30th October 2018
Children can get breakfast with their books during the half-term holidays at several local libraries as the popular scheme returns to Sandwell.
Sandwell top rated at tackling 'bed blocking'
Published on 30th October 2018
Sandwell Council is one of the top performing local authorities in the country in dealing with 'bed-blocking' problems at local hospitals.
New panel launched with schools to promote safety
Published on 30th October 2018
Sandwell Council and West Midlands Police have met with local head teachers to launch a new police and schools panel to help promote safety.