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New Mayoral team for Sandwell
Published on 16th May 2017
Sandwell has a new Mayoral team for the year ahead – with Councillor Ahmadul Haque MBE as Mayor and Councillor Susan Eaves as Deputy Mayor.
Sandwell Arts Cafe showcases local artistic talent
Published on 23rd May 2017
A summer season of art is set to go on show at Sandwell Arts Café showcasing local creative talent.
New antenatal classes for Sandwell
Published on 23rd May 2017
Special free antenatal course for parents-to-be in the borough are being offered by Sandwell Public Health.
Residents capture unauthorised encampment breaking on to West Bromwich playing fields on film
Published on 19th May 2017
An unauthorised encampment has been removed from a West Bromwich playing field after criminal damage was committed to break onto the site.
Campaign encourages young people to register to vote
Published on 18th May 2017
Students at schools and colleges in Sandwell are being encouraged to register to vote and participate in democracy under a scheme to get young people interested in both politics and civic leadership.
Annual family picnic in West Bromwich
Published on 18th May 2017
Families are invited to a fantastic day out at the Sandwell Families Big Picnic this half-term.
MAN v FAT football game kicks weight into touch
Published on 17th May 2017
Fat-fighting men on a weight-loss football scheme scored a great goal – losing a whopping 61 stones, the equivalent of 61 FA cups, between them.
Green Man day at Oak House
Published on 16th May 2017
All things Green Man are coming to Sandwell’s historic Oak House as part of traditional spring celebrations.
Everybunny Dance! National Bookstart Week comes to Sandwell
Published on 15th May 2017
Libraries in Sandwell are hosting special events to celebrate books and reading to mark National Bookstart Week (June 5-11).
Half-term fun at Haden Hill House
Published on 15th May 2017
From magic tricks to exploring the jungle, lots of fun is lined up at a Sandwell historic house to keep children entertained during half-term.
Bloomin' art deadline
Published on 15th May 2017
Artists are being reminded about the looming deadline for a Sandwell arts trail showcasing how bloomin' lovely wildlife, flowers and nature in the borough are.
Underage sales clampdown
Published on 11th May 2017
A clampdown on selling alcohol and cigarettes to minors in Sandwell is driving the number of illegal sales down, say trading standards officers.
Have your say - topics wanted for scrutiny boards
Published on 10th May 2017
Sandwell residents have the chance to suggest topics for the council's scrutiny boards to look at.
Big launch for 'Giants'
Published on 10th May 2017
A new short film about fostering, called ‘Giants’, has been launched to mark the start of Foster Care Fortnight (8 – 21 May) across the Midlands.
Sandwell's Ceramic Garden to bloom at Malvern Spring Festival
Published on 8th May 2017
A display of 1,200 beautiful hand-made ceramic flowers and 500 mini beasts, made as part of a Sandwell arts project, will receive national attention at a top gardening show.
An ACE too many – working to prevent adverse childhood experiences
Published on 8th May 2017
An event aimed at helping to prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and supporting children and adults who have experienced them is being held in Sandwell.
High-rise refurbishment shortlisted for RICS awards
Published on 5th May 2017
A transformation scheme which has seen three high-rise blocks in Smethwick benefit from an £11 million makeover has been shortlisted for two prestigious industry awards
Red route to stamp out bad parking in Cradley Heath
Published on 5th May 2017
Bad parking is being stamped out in Cradley Heath with a new red route banning parking and stopping at any time.
Tipton's libraries honoured by Royal British Legion
Published on 5th May 2017
Tipton library staff, friends and volunteers have been recognised for the support they have given to their local Royal British Legion branch.
Top awards for Sandwell buildings
Published on 4th May 2017
Sympathetic restoration work to a Grade II listed Sandwell house has been recognised in a building excellence award.
Planning committee backs temporary transit site for travellers
Published on 4th May 2017
A plan to create a temporary transit site for travellers in Sandwell has been approved for a period of three years.
Doll's House pub demolition
Published on 4th May 2017
An eyesore former pub which has been targeted by arsonists will be demolished after its owners failed to comply with a legal notice served by Sandwell Council.
Tales of King Arthur at Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery
Published on 2nd May 2017
Tales about legendary King Arthur are the theme of spring half-term at Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery as the attraction hosts two themed activity days.
Film premiere launch for new Midlands fostering film
Published on 28th April 2017
A ground-breaking new short film highlighting the need for foster carers who can help keep brothers and sisters in care together is being launched in Birmingham on Wednesday 03 May.
Wednesbury nursery teacher retires after 33 years
Published on 27th April 2017
After 33 years of service, nursery teacher Mrs Wendy Priest is saying farewell to The Priory Primary in Wednesbury.
Illicit tobacco haul seized
Published on 25th April 2017
Sandwell trading standards officers seized 61,000 cigarettes, 10 kg of hand-rolling tobacco and 15kg of shisha tobacco worth more than £35,000 in retail value as part of an illicit tobacco operation.
Sandwell by the sea at half-term
Published on 25th April 2017
It’s just a short hop to the seaside in landlocked Sandwell when a historic house hosts a beach for some half-term fun.
3,000 people more active in Sandwell
Published on 21st April 2017
Sandwell's public health team is celebrating another successful year of its Community Activity Network Delivery Officers (CANDOs), with big increases in the number of people getting active.
Enjoy Shakespeare in Sandwell
Published on 21st April 2017
An all-male cast is performing Shakespeare’s comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor when it stops off in Sandwell as part of a national tour.
Oldbury Writing Group launches World War Two anthology
Published on 21st April 2017
A collection of poems and short stories inspired by World War ll and written by the Oldbury Writing Group is being launched this Saturday, 22 April at Oldbury Library.