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Council tax frozen for fifth year running
Published on 3rd March 2015
Council tax in Sandwell will not go up this year – for the fifth year in a row.
Councillors reject 2.2% rise in payments
Published on 5th March 2015
Councillors have rejected a 2.2% rise in payments, as the council seeks to protect frontline services in the face of big government cuts.
UK's biggest Mela grows as dates announced for 2015
Published on 5th March 2015
The popular Sandwell & Birmingham Mela is back for 2015 - and will be held on the weekend of Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July in Victoria Park, Smethwick.
Mayor's invite to Big Night Out fundraising show
Published on 3rd March 2015
Sandwell's Mayor is inviting people to his Big Night Out variety show to raise money for Sandwell Women's Aid.
Tony Ward invested as honorary alderman
Published on 3rd March 2015
Long-serving councillor Tony Ward has been invested as an honorary alderman.
Views sought on new walking plan
Published on 3rd March 2015
Efforts to get more people in Sandwell to leave their cars behind and enjoy walking are being drawn up in a five-year master plan.
Volunteers sought to help organise horticultural show
Published on 3rd March 2015
Volunteers are being sought to help revive a horticultural show at Brunswick Park in Wednesbury.
Tipton film premiere
Published on 3rd March 2015
Fans of film are invited to the premiere of a mini-movie shot in Tipton staring residents sharing their memories of the town.
LGBT people urged to adopt
Published on 3rd March 2015
Sandwell Council is urging lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to consider helping to meet the need for more adopters and foster carers.
Energy Switch residents urged to register for next scheme
Published on 2nd March 2015
Residents who changed their gas and/or electricity providers last year using Sandwell Energy Switch are now coming to the end of their current deal.
People's Orchestra in tune for third birthday
Published on 2nd March 2015
The People’s Orchestra celebrates its third birthday in style with a concert at West Bromwich Town Hall.
John new Friends group for Tividale Park
Published on 2nd March 2015
People are invited to set up a Friends of Tividale Park group to help improve and look after the beauty spot.
World Book Day at Sandwell libraries
Published on 27th February 2015
Libraries in Sandwell are gearing up to celebrate this year's World Book Day with a range of events.
December crime fall - including big drop in burglaries
Published on 26th February 2015
Recorded crime in Sandwell fell by nine per cent, representing 141 fewer crimes, in December 2014 compared with the year before.
Sports grants boost Sandwell clubs
Published on 26th February 2015
Sports groups have received grants from a special fund Sandwell Council set up to help them improve their facilities and equipment.
Clock fans turn back time
Published on 26th February 2015
Clock enthusiasts will be turning back time when they descend on a Smethwick landmark after discovering a rare timepiece in the town.
Make a friend at your local library
Published on 25th February 2015
Our libraries are a great place for people of all ages and tastes to get involved in social activities.
Support your library
Published on 25th February 2015
If you’re looking for a new challenge, why not join the growing number of volunteers at our libraries?
Volunteer for our school admissions appeal panel
Published on 25th February 2015
Volunteers are needed to serve on a Sandwell Council panel dealing with school admissions appeals.
Children's centres celebrating good Ofsted rating
Published on 18th February 2015
Four children's centres in Sandwell are celebrating getting 'Good' ratings in their recent Ofsted inspections.
Restoration works for Oak House
Published on 13th February 2015
Major repairs to Sandwell’s 500-year-old Oak House - including work to a rare viewing tower - are set to get under way in the spring.
Fireside Tales with Granddad at Sandwell Arts Cafe
Published on 13th February 2015
Enjoy Fireside Tales with Granddad when Sandwell Arts Café stages a unique puppet show.
Sandwell steps up anti-social behaviour action
Published on 13th February 2015
Sandwell is stepping up its drive against anti-social behaviour – with new powers coming into force to protect victims and nip problems in the bud.
New 1,200 place secondary school to open in Oldbury
Published on 12th February 2015
A new secondary school in Sandwell has been given the go ahead by the Department for Education. The school will be built on the former Langley High School site on Moat Road, Oldbury.
Tickets now on sale for Mayor's Big Night Out
Published on 12th February 2015
Talented musicians, dancers, a comedian and a magician will take to the stage at Wednesbury Town Hall for the Mayor’s Big Night Out to raise money for charity.
Bostin' Cafe food kitchen opens in Wednesbury
Published on 10th February 2015
A new food kitchen - called Bostin' Cafe - has opened at Wednesbury Town Hall.
Birchley Island improvement plans
Published on 9th February 2015
Sandwell Council have drawn up plans to improve traffic flow at Birchley Island in Oldbury.
Community Alcohol Partnership on streets in Tipton
Published on 6th February 2015
A special team of council officials, police and other partners took to the streets of Tipton to help raise awareness of young people’s alcohol misuse.
Praise for gritting crews
Published on 6th February 2015
A top Sandwell councillor has praised the council’s gritting team for keeping the roads clear through the recent weather problems.
Building work on track for Wednesbury Leisure Centre
Published on 6th February 2015
Construction work is on track at the £8.1 million Wednesbury Leisure Centre with steel structure now in place.