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Thousands attend summer event at Sandwell Valley
Published on 15th July 2019
An estimated 8,000 people came to SHAPE Summer Fest 2019 on Saturday (13 July) to enjoy free activities
“Life-changing” scheme helping people with alcohol addiction shortlisted for national award
Published on 15th July 2019
A scheme helping people in Sandwell with severe alcohol addiction while easing the pressure on emergency services has been shortlisted for a top award.
West Bromwich pupils take on bad parking at their school
Published on 15th July 2019
Pupils at a West Bromwich school are taking on bad parking. Children at St Mary Magdalene CE Primary, in Stanway Road, have designed banners that are now on display outside their school.
Movers and shakers: Sandwell's Top 50 fastest growing businesses are revealed
Published on 12th July 2019
For the fifth year running Sandwell Council has published details of the borough’s 50 fastest growing businesses.
This week is Love Parks Week in Sandwell
Published on 12th July 2019
Sandwell is celebrating national Love Parks Week (12-21 July) – and there’s a host of events and activities for people to enjoy.
Support available for victims of honour-based abuse
Published on 11th July 2019
People suffering honour-based abuse are being urged to seek help and support as Sandwell marks an annual Day of Memory on Sunday (14 July) to remember lost victims.
More support to go smokefree
Published on 10th July 2019
Sandwell Council is stepping up its efforts to encourage more people to quit smoking with a new support team in place.
International students visit Sandwell
Published on 9th July 2019
Students from Jinhua in China enjoyed a trip to Sandwell Park Farm as part of an exchange trip to the UK.
Music for all ages as international festival returns
Published on 9th July 2019
Enjoy music across Sandwell's six towns with the Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival.
Warning over lottery scam
Published on 8th July 2019
Sandwell Council's trading standards team is warning residents to be aware of a lottery scam trying to trick people into parting with their money.
Sandwell libraries praised for service
Published on 8th July 2019
Sandwell Council provides a “very valued” and “high performing” library service to people in the borough, according to a special survey of its work.
Building schemes in Sandwell win praise from Black Country Garden City Panel
Published on 8th July 2019
Two innovative housing schemes in Sandwell have been awarded prestigious Black Country Garden City status by a panel of planning and regeneration experts.
Bakery ordered to pay £30,000 in fines and costs for food hygiene offences
Published on 8th July 2019
Council health chiefs have welcomed the prosecution of a Smethwick bakery ordered to pay £30,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to more than 20 food hygiene charges.
Music-themed workshops for families for jazz festival
Published on 4th July 2019
Families can enjoy music-themed workshops and craft activities in the run up to the Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival.
Still time to enter Wednesbury in Bloom
Published on 3rd July 2019
Wednesbury in Bloom is back and there is still chance to enter this summer’s competition to win a range of prizes.
New artificial football pitch for Ferndale Primary
Published on 2nd July 2019
A new artificial grass pitch at a Sandwell school is giving young footballers the chance to become stars of the future – and have ambitions of playing for their country.
Tell your Black Country joke and win a prize
Published on 2nd July 2019
Local libraries are hoping to have a laugh with local jokers as they celebrate Black Country Day on Sunday 14 July.
Tenant evicted after allowing cannabis to be grown in his council home
Published on 2nd July 2019
Sandwell Council has evicted a tenant who allowed cannabis worth an estimated £25,700 to be grown in his council home in West Bromwich.
Celebrating the Black Country Festival at Sandwell's libraries
Published on 2nd July 2019
Sandwell Libraries have drawn-up a packed programme to celebrate the Black Country Festival throughout the month of July.
Tividale Park open day
Published on 2nd July 2019
A special “open day” at Tividale Park will provide lots of family fun – and a chance for people to give their views on what improvements could be made to the area.
Taxi driver ordered to pay more than £1,200 after disabled man almost fell from taxi ramp
Published on 2nd July 2019
A taxi driver who incorrectly installed ramps to his vehicle to transport a severely disabled man – resulting in him twice almost falling out of his wheelchair - has been found guilty of failing to ex
Space Week at Oak House celebrates 50th anniversary of Moon landing
Published on 26th June 2019
A planetarium show and a series of family fun activities are being lined up at Oak House Museum in West Bromwich to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing.
Volunteer to help improve public access for walking and cycling
Published on 25th June 2019
People can join a volunteer group to help improve public access to land and sites across Sandwell for walking and cycling.
Events at Tipton libraries commemorate 100 years of peace treaty
Published on 25th June 2019
Libraries in Tipton are commemorating 100 years since the signing of the peace treaty at the end of the First World War.
Young stars win Sandwell talent show
Published on 21st June 2019
Talented young people are celebrating after winning the Sandwell SHAPE Your Talent contest.
Sandwell's fleet cars going electric
Published on 19th June 2019
Sandwell Council has announced it will be replacing diesel vehicles with electric cars or hybrids.
Proposed consultation on selective licensing
Published on 19th June 2019
Sandwell Council is set to launch a major consultation on proposals to introduce a selective licensing scheme for private landlords in parts of West Bromwich.
New music school to be built in West Bromwich
Published on 19th June 2019
A brand-new music school will be built in West Bromwich with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) and Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust.
Consultation for new indoor market set to go ahead
Published on 18th June 2019
Sandwell Council is set to launch a major consultation to draw up plans for the redevelopment of a new indoor market in West Bromwich to attract more traders and shoppers and regenerate the area.
Businesses set to get cash for apprenticeships
Published on 18th June 2019
Sandwell Council is set to help local companies take on new staff – by sharing funding aimed at boosting the number of people doing apprenticeships.