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Appeal for pallets for bonfire night
Published on 17th October 2018
Sandwell Council is appealing for firms to donate any unwanted pallets to ensure a big blaze at its bonfire and fireworks event next month.
Go Purple campaign raises money for refuges
Published on 19th October 2018
Staff at Sandwell Council have helped to raise more than £600 to back the Go Purple campaign to help and support victims of domestic abuse.
Sandwell remembers 100 years on - remembrance services and parades
Published on 18th October 2018
Remembrance Sunday services and parades will be taking place across Sandwell on Sunday 11 November – exactly 100 years on from the Armistice that ended the First World War.
West Bromwich balti house fined almost £3k over "peanut-free" meal which contained peanuts
Published on 17th October 2018
The owners of a West Bromwich balti house where a meal advertised as "peanut-free" contained enough of a trace to give an allergic person an anaphylactic reaction have been ordered to pay almost £3,00
Latest taxi checks reveal vast majority pass the test
Published on 16th October 2018
The latest spot checks on taxis operating in Sandwell found 17 out of 20 vehicles met all legal requirements.
Beat the Burglar roadshow in Charlemont
Published on 16th October 2018
The Beat the Burglar roadshow will be in Charlemont, West Bromwich, on Saturday 20 October.
Safer 6 roadshow in West Bromwich
Published on 16th October 2018
Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign team will be holding an information roadshow in West Bromwich town centre on Monday 22 October.
Calling private landlords - advertise good quality properties for free on new website
Published on 16th October 2018
Private landlords who rent out good-quality homes in Sandwell are being urged to sign up to a new website where they can promote their properties free of charge.
Volunteers provide make-over at care home
Published on 15th October 2018
A Smethwick care home for people with dementia has enjoyed a make-over thanks to the generosity of council staff and local contractors and suppliers.
Autumn wedding fair at Lightwoods House
Published on 15th October 2018
Couples are invited to an autumn wedding fair at Lightwoods House in Bearwood.
Vote now for Tipton photo competition winner
Published on 12th October 2018
Voting is now open in a photo competition celebrating Tipton’s parks and green spaces.
Disused West Bromwich office block under demolition
Published on 11th October 2018
The demolition of a tired and out-of-date West Bromwich office block is well underway.
Celebrating Black History Month at Sandwell libraries
Published on 9th October 2018
An exhibition celebrating the pioneering Windrush generation who came to Britain from the Caribbean has opened at Central Library, West Bromwich as part of Black History Month programme in Sandwell.
More help for vulnerable people in Sandwell
Published on 8th October 2018
Sandwell Council has given the go-ahead to plans to work with a local charity in providing furniture and white goods to the most vulnerable people living in the borough.
World Mental Health day at Oldbury Library
Published on 8th October 2018
Sandwell Libraries are holding a special Mental Health Day at their Oldbury library to help people get more insight into the advice available to local families.
Sandwell marks National Customer Service Week
Published on 5th October 2018
An ambitious programme of community work in Sandwell used the skills of council staff and volunteers to do much-needed improvement work at local centres.
National recognition for anti-slavery work
Published on 5th October 2018
Sandwell Council’s efforts to fight modern slavery and human trafficking have been recognised by a national awards scheme.
Champion kickboxers from Wednesbury win gold
Published on 5th October 2018
Two Sandwell kickboxers are celebrating after winning gold medals and English titles at a recent competition.
Tickets go on sale for Dartmouth Park bonfire night
Published on 5th October 2018
Tickets have gone on sale for Sandwell’s annual bonfire and fireworks display at Dartmouth Park in West Bromwich on Friday 2 November 2018.
Volunteers urged to join conservation projects at Sandwell Valley
Published on 4th October 2018
Staff working on important conservation schemes in Sandwell's Local Nature Reserves are seeking new volunteers to help them with practical work on improvements to paths, ponds and other projects.
All age groups invited to careers event - Tuesday 30 October
Published on 2nd October 2018
Anyone looking for advice or support on finding work, starting an apprenticeship or getting on a training course is invited to an event at Sandwell Council House on Tuesday 30 October.
Flying the Green Flag for Tipton Cemetery
Published on 28th September 2018
Tipton Cemetery is celebrating being awarded a Green Flag for the seventh year in a row.
Recycling Right campaign launches
Published on 26th September 2018
A special “Recycle Right” campaign has been launched in Sandwell tying in with this year’s national Recycle Week (24-30 September).
Carers leading the way with Dignity Programme
Published on 26th September 2018
Care staff from across Sandwell have been recognised for the work they are doing to promote the importance of treating the elderly with dignity.
Council continues investment in council homes
Published on 25th September 2018
Sandwell’s cabinet members have approved nearly seven million pounds worth of investment in its council housing stock.
Don't forget to vote for your Green Flag favourite
Published on 25th September 2018
There's still time to vote for your favourite Sandwell green space in a national poll.
Safer 6 campaign is back - with fire station fun day launch
Published on 21st September 2018
Sandwell’s autumn Safer 6 campaign is back – promoting safety, crime prevention and healthy living across the six towns.
Exciting stage for Smethwick's Lions of the Great War statue
Published on 20th September 2018
The sculpting of a statue of a First World War Sikh soldier has entered an exciting stage, as work begins to cast the landmark monument in bronze.
Healthy eating award for Oldbury workers' canteen
Published on 20th September 2018
A canteen used by workers repairing the M5 viaduct has clinched a gold award for serving healthy choices.
Get advice if you're buying a used car
Published on 19th September 2018
Residents are being reminded of their rights when buying a used car - with a week of advice coming up with Sandwell Council's trading standards team.