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Thousands of Sandwell students get their exam results
Published on 15th August 2019
More than three thousand (3,400) students who live or study in Sandwell have had their exam results today.
Historic orangery restored to former glory
Published on 20th August 2019
The Deputy Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Suzanne Hartwell and her consort Geoff Deakin attended the official opening of the Ingestre Orangery in Staffordshire.
Major Sikh parade through Oldbury and Smethwick this weekend
Published on 20th August 2019
Road closures will be in place in Oldbury and Smethwick this weekend for a Sikh parade to celebrate the 550th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Plans to expand Bristnall Hall Academy
Published on 19th August 2019
Plans are under-way to increase the number of pupils at a popular Oldbury secondary school.
Family fun day to launch iTrust Sandwell project
Published on 19th August 2019
Families with children at two Sandwell schools are invited to a fun day next week to find out more about a project supporting young people as they start Year 7.
Surplus council buildings could be earmarked for housing
Published on 19th August 2019
New council homes are set to be created if plans to convert council buildings which are no longer in use are given the go-ahead.
Drug-related deaths fall in Sandwell
Published on 15th August 2019
Deaths related to drug misuse are still falling in Sandwell – bucking a rising national trend.
Bookworm Poppy wins party for reading more than 200 books
Published on 15th August 2019
Young bookworm Poppy Robinson is celebrating after reading an incredible 200+ library books in just 10 weeks.
Breakthru sessions promote health and wellbeing
Published on 15th August 2019
A project to improve the health and wellbeing of South Asian women in Wednesbury has been given a £4,800 boost by Sandwell Council.
Cricket club scoops grants for kids sessions
Published on 14th August 2019
Cricket-loving young people in the Old Hill area of Rowley Regis have been given a £2,000 grant boost – to encourage more to take up the ever-increasingly popular sport.
Help for young people getting exam results
Published on 12th August 2019
Young people in Sandwell who are due to get exam results can get expert advice on what to do next.
Jesuits visit Smethwick to learn about interfaith engagement
Published on 12th August 2019
A group of Jesuit Novices from countries across Western Europe have visited Smethwick to learn about inter-faith engagement and meet religious groups in the town.
Warning issued on nuisance motorbikes
Published on 12th August 2019
Off-road motorcyclists are being warned that their bikes could be seized if they ride illegally on Sandwell's estates and green spaces.
Fire station fun day to launch 10th annual Safer 6 campaign
Published on 12th August 2019
Sandwell’s autumn Safer 6 campaign launches next month (September) – promoting safety, crime prevention and healthy living across the six towns.
Doctor Who-themed fun as new facilities open at Langley Library
Published on 12th August 2019
Families enjoyed a Doctor Who-themed event at Langley Library following the official opening of new facilities for people with disabilities.
Lane closures on A456 Hagley Road West near Bearwood due to collapsed sewer
Published on 12th August 2019
Two lanes are closed on the A456 Hagley Road West near Lightwoods Park due to a collapsed sewer.
Live music continues at Sandwell libraries
Published on 8th August 2019
After the success of the Birmingham, Sandwell and Westside jazz festival, Sandwell Libraries Summer of Jazz is continuing with a series of music events in libraries during the next three months.
Residents urged to fill in electoral canvass form
Published on 5th August 2019
Households across Sandwell will soon receive a form checking the information on the electoral register for people living at their address is correct.
Volunteers help improve area behind Lions of the Great War statue
Published on 2nd August 2019
Volunteers have begun cleaning up an area behind the Lions of the Great War statue in Smethwick.
Council Leader urges Sandwell to get active this summer
Published on 2nd August 2019
Sandwell Council’s Leader is urging people to get on their bikes – and their feet – this summer and get active.
Children’s and family activities in libraries during school holidays
Published on 1st August 2019
More than 100 activity sessions are being hosted for children and families across Sandwell thanks to a special grant from the Federation of Friends of Sandwell Libraries.
Housing services achieve national domestic abuse accreditation
Published on 1st August 2019
Sandwell Council's housing team's work on domestic abuse has been recognised with a national accreditation.
Plans for Wednesbury historic centre gather pace
Published on 1st August 2019
Sandwell Council planners have developed a plan to restore the historic centre of Wednesbury as part of a government scheme.
Artist praises council for helping her to put on exhibition
Published on 1st August 2019
International Rangoli artist Ranbir Kaur has thanked Sandwell Council for awarding her a town grant to help her put on a special exhibition at Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery.
Six million cigarettes found in West Midlands by trading standards
Published on 1st August 2019
More than six million illegal cigarettes and 350kg of hand rolling tobacco were seized last year by local authority trading standards services across the West Midlands region.
New conservation sites planned
Published on 1st August 2019
Sandwell Council is stepping up its efforts to provide more nature conservation sites across the borough in a bid to protect the local environment for people and wildlife.
New homes for former industrial estate in Cradley Heath
Published on 1st August 2019
A 135-home development is to be built on a former Cradley Heath industrial estate.
New council homes set to be built in West Bromwich
Published on 31st July 2019
Sandwell Council is planning to build five much-needed new council houses on two sites in West Bromwich as part of its ongoing plans to provide more affordable homes for local people.
Sugar Smart Sandwell invites residents and businesses to get involved
Published on 31st July 2019
Schools celebrated their 'Fizz Free' efforts this school year and are all set for Sugar Smart Sandwell in September – with businesses and community groups also invited to get involved.
Her Holiness meets leader and mayor
Published on 30th July 2019
Her Holiness, Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, the spiritual head of the world-wide Sant Nirankari Mission, has paid a goodwill visit to meet civic leaders in Sandwell.