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Events to mark Mental Health Awareness Week
Published on 10th May 2019
Sandwell is marking Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) with a series of events for people to find out more about support services available.
Fizz Free campaign a success in Sandwell schools
Published on 15th May 2019
Four Sandwell schools are receiving special awards for their efforts to avoid sugary fizzy drinks in the Fizz Free February campaign.
Significant improvements for children with special needs and disabilities in Sandwell
Published on 14th May 2019
A re-inspection of Sandwell's services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities has highlighted significant improvements.
Businesses invited to free event in West Bromwich
Published on 13th May 2019
Black Country businesses are invited to a free conference where they can learn more about how Sandwell Council Regulatory Services can help and support them.
Open day at Sandwell Valley Crematorium
Published on 10th May 2019
A special open day is to be held at the Sandwell Valley Crematorium at West Bromwich, as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week.
Dying Matters events in Sandwell
Published on 9th May 2019
Events are being held in and around Sandwell next week in support of national Dying Matters Awareness Week (Monday 13 - Sunday 19 May).
Council gets 'good' rating for care service
Published on 8th May 2019
The Short-Term Assessment and Reablement service run by Sandwell Council to support people in their home has achieved a “good” inspection report from the Care Quality Commission.
Community invited to launch of £5.2 million restoration of West Smethwick Park
Published on 7th May 2019
The £5.2 million restoration of West Smethwick Park will be officially launched at a community event.
This Oldbury lollipop man is keeping pedestrians safe - 53 years after being knocked over on the same road
Published on 1st May 2019
An Oldbury man who almost died after being knocked over on the Wolverhampton Road as a child is helping keep pedestrians safe – as a lollipop man.
Sports grants on offer in Sandwell
Published on 29th April 2019
Sports clubs and gifted local athletes are being urged to apply for special Sandwell Council grants.
Life, death and sticky toffee pudding
Published on 29th April 2019
A special storytelling comedy concert about death is booked for a Smethwick library – with the promise of a “loving and joyously alive” show for everyone.
Sandwell's Jenna wins young planner of the year award
Published on 29th April 2019
A Sandwell Council planning officer is celebrating being named the UK’s Young Planner of the Year.
Awards boost for council staff
Published on 23rd April 2019
Staff at Sandwell Council are celebrating after the authority was shortlisted and commended in more categories of a national awards scheme than any other Council.
Remote control car event comes to Lightwoods Park
Published on 17th April 2019
Lightwoods skatepark in Bearwood will see remote control cars riding the ramps for the first time - after the idea was dreamed up by a local schoolboy.
A cracking effort - Easter egg donations
Published on 17th April 2019
Sandwell Council staff and councillors have been generously donating Easter eggs for local disadvantaged children and young people.
Safer driving sessions for older people declared a success
Published on 16th April 2019
Older people across the Black Country are driving safely thanks to sessions hosted by councils and partners.
Primary school places offered in Sandwell
Published on 16th April 2019
Almost 90 per cent of parents have been offered a place at their first choice of primary school - the highest percentage ever in Sandwell.
Man who punched enforcement officer over parking ticket given suspended sentence
Published on 16th April 2019
A man who assaulted a Sandwell Council civilian enforcement officer for putting a parking ticket on his van has been handed a suspended jail sentence.
Sculpture for Oldbury school memorial garden
Published on 15th April 2019
Children from The Meadows Special School in Oldbury have been to visit a sculpture that will soon be placed in the school's memorial garden.
Aquatics Centre gets go-ahead
Published on 9th April 2019
The £60m Sandwell Aquatics Centre has been given the final go-ahead by councillors.
Reminder for employers during Child Employment Awareness Month
Published on 8th April 2019
Employers in Sandwell are being reminded they need permits to employ 13 to 16-year-olds in part-time jobs such as paper rounds and shop work.
Sandwell gets academy place for young people
Published on 5th April 2019
Sandwell Council has been selected for a special Early Years support scheme to give children and young people at risk in the borough a better chance in life.
Successful event in Rowley Regis to tackle knife crime
Published on 3rd April 2019
St Michael’s Church of England high school is using innovative ways to tackle youth violence and knife crime in Sandwell.
Fun new season at Sandwell museums
Published on 2nd April 2019
Sandwell museums have reopened to general visitors this week, with exciting family activities lined up for the spring, including Easter and the May bank holidays weekends.
International Rangoli artist exhibition comes to Sandwell
Published on 1st April 2019
An exhibition of work by international Rangoli artist Ranbir Kaur opens at Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery this week.
£500K cash and illegal cigarettes found in raids
Published on 28th March 2019
Raids on premises in Sandwell have led to the discovery of around £300,000 of illegal cigarettes and a stash of £500,000 in cash.
Businessman David Manners awarded Freedom of the Borough
Published on 25th March 2019
A top Oldbury businessman and charity supporter was made an Honorary Freeman of Sandwell at a special ceremony on Saturday.
New phone numbers for Sandwell libraries
Published on 25th March 2019
Phone numbers at Sandwell's libraries will change from Monday 1 April.
Depot to be demolished for housing in Oldbury
Published on 22nd March 2019
Sandwell Council is demolishing a former depot site in Oldbury to provide land for much-needed housing.
£57,000 boost for litter volunteers
Published on 22nd March 2019
Sandwell Council has secured £57,000 to clean- up town centres and encourage people to take pride in where they live.