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St George's Day fun in Sandwell
Published on 17th April 2018
There are lots of fun ways to celebrate St George's Day – and Shakespeare Day – in Sandwell.
Sandwell councillors back resolution on standards
Published on 18th April 2018
Councillors have unanimously called for stronger powers to deal with elected members who abuse their position.
Building excellence recognised at prestigious awards
Published on 18th April 2018
Building projects and building professionals working in Sandwell have been recognised at a prestigious awards scheme after being nominated by Sandwell Council's Building Control team.
Wedding fair returns to Lightwoods House this weekend
Published on 16th April 2018
A wedding fair returns to Lightwoods House this weekend after being postponed by snow in March.
Highest percentage get top choice school place
Published on 16th April 2018
Almost 90 per cent of parents have been offered a place at their first choice of primary school - the highest percentage ever in Sandwell.
BorrowBox comes to Sandwell libraries
Published on 13th April 2018
Users of Sandwell libraries can now take advantage of BorrowBox, a brand new service offering the best in eBooks and eAudiobooks.
New secondary school in West Bromwich
Published on 12th April 2018
A new 750 place secondary school in West Bromwich has been given the go ahead by the Department for Education.
Powers used against unauthorised encampment in Smethwick
Published on 11th April 2018
Council and police officers have again used powers to ban unauthorised encampments from the borough after a group set up camp on Galton Bridge station’s car park.
Review praises Sandwell's adult safeguarding work
Published on 11th April 2018
Sandwell Council’s safeguarding work to protect and care for vulnerable adults has been praised in a report by top experts in the field.
Fly-tippers caught "pink-handed" by trail of paint leading to their back gate
Published on 11th April 2018
A trail of pink paint led Sandwell Council officers to the door of fly-tippers in Smethwick.
CCTV installed after fly-tipping cleared at Forge Lane
Published on 10th April 2018
Two tonnes of rubbish has been collected from the Sandwell side of Forge Lane in West Bromwich after extensive fly-tipping was cleared from the side of the road.
Standards committee to publish annual report
Published on 9th April 2018
The annual report of the committee dealing with standards matters at Sandwell Council will be published tomorrow (Tuesday).
Lifesaving bin crew nominated for award
Published on 6th April 2018
A recycling bin collection team who saved the life of a resident who suffered a stroke are shortlisted in this year’s National Recycling Awards.
Successful Department for Education visit praises special needs support
Published on 6th April 2018
Significant progress has been made to ensure children and young people in Sandwell with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are getting the right support.
Award for council taxi licensing team
Published on 5th April 2018
Sandwell Council’s taxi licensing team has picked up an award from West Midlands Police.
Road closure this weekend to clear fly-tipping
Published on 5th April 2018
Forge Lane in West Bromwich will be closed this Sunday (8 April) while extensive fly-tipping is cleared from the side of the road.
More than 50 fly-tippers fined as crackdown continues
Published on 3rd April 2018
Sandwell Council has now issued more than 50 £400 fines to fly-tippers after a new enforcement team started patrols.
Lightwoods nursery children take on Muddy Puddle Walk
Published on 29th March 2018
Tiny tots are getting ready to take on muddy puddles at a special Peppa Pig sponsored walk next month.
Easter eggs for children in poverty
Published on 29th March 2018
Generous market traders and their customers have donated 142 Easter eggs for children living in poverty.
Charlie Grigg exhibition to launch at Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery
Published on 29th March 2018
A special exhibition celebrating the work of Sandwell-born cartoon artist Charlie 'Chas' Grigg as an illustrator for The Beano and The Dandy is to be launched in Wednesbury.
Calling all artists...Sandwell's Hidden Treasures competition is now open
Published on 27th March 2018
Local artists are being encouraged to enter Sandwell's Hidden Treasures competition, which is open to all amateur artists, schools and community groups.
Wednesbury clock tower make-over completed
Published on 26th March 2018
A £5,000 make-over to Wednesbury's historic clock tower is now complete.
Illegal encampment dealt with quickly in West Bromwich
Published on 26th March 2018
Council and police officers acted quickly to deal with an unauthorised encampment of more than 12 vehicles that broke onto land in West Bromwich yesterday.
New shops and homes plan for Friar Park
Published on 26th March 2018
Exciting plans are moving forward to transform the Carrington Road and School Road areas in Friar Park, Wednesbury.
Work starts on 50 new council homes
Published on 26th March 2018
Work has started on a £7.5 million scheme which will see 50 new council homes being built in Wednesbury.
Staying safe online sessions for parents and pupils
Published on 26th March 2018
Parents and carers of Sandwell secondary school pupils are invited to attend Clickwise sessions to learn about keeping safe online.
Howzat! Trio of new cricket pitches in Sandwell
Published on 26th March 2018
Budding cricketers will be taking wickets on three brand new cricket pitches this spring.
Off-plan scheme sees 38 new council homes for Smethwick
Published on 26th March 2018
Keys to nine new council homes at a Smethwick estate have been handed over to Sandwell's housing boss.
Pupils shine in public speaking contest
Published on 23rd March 2018
Pupils from Wednesbury primary schools took part in a public speaking contest in the Council Chamber at Sandwell Council House today.
Christmas tree fly-tipper is first to receive on-the-spot £400 fine
Published on 23rd March 2018
Sandwell Council's enforcement team caught a fly-tipper red-handed as they tried to dump a number of Christmas trees in a Smethwick street.