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Ofsted says children's safeguarding in Sandwell is improving

Published on 20th February 2012

A drive to improve the safeguarding of vulnerable children in Sandwell is paying off, according to a Government watchdog.

Wednesbury Youth Council launches to represent young people

Published on 21st February 2012

A new group has been set up in Wednesbury to give the town's young people a chance to express their views and suggestions on local issues and concerns.

Scout hut revamp thanks to local budget boost

Published on 21st February 2012

Scouts in Smethwick have given their run-down scout hut a big facelift – after getting a £5,000 grant from the local council.

Keeping Sandwell residents warm

Published on 21st February 2012

Sandwell Council bosses today reminded people they can still get advice on keeping warm in their homes from the borough's Winter Warmth Team.

Help stop vehicle crime

Published on 20th February 2012

Safety chiefs in Sandwell have stepped up their fight against vehicle crime – and are asking motorists to check they are doing all they can to help.

Connexions New Year, New Start event a success for young

Published on 20th February 2012

A Connexions New Year, New Start event held at The Public in West Bromwich, has been hailed a "resounding success".

Smethwick crime-fighters face the people

Published on 20th February 2012

People living in the Smethwick area have the chance to discuss crime and other community issues at four special Face the People sessions in March.

Tividale crime-fighters face the people

Published on 20th February 2012

Residents in Tividale are reminded they can attend a special Face the People session tonight (Monday 20 February) to discuss the work of the police, the council and other organisations to keep the neighbourhood safe and clean.

Sandwell youth cabinet elections taking place

Published on 17th February 2012

Young people in Sandwell are being urged to use their vote to decide who represents them at local and national level.

Chess club wins council grant

Published on 17th February 2012

A "cheque-mate" grant from Sandwell Council is helping a local chess club go from strength to strength.

New shop captures community's lost memories

Published on 15th February 2012

A Sandwell-based arts group is planning to bring back the community spirit on a West Bromwich estate by opening up an empty shop and filling it full of fun arts activities for the community.

Cash for 'great ideas'

Published on 15th February 2012

Voluntary and community groups in Sandwell are in with a chance of up to £1,000 in council cash for 'great ideas'.

Penncricket Lane temporary road closure

Published on 15th February 2012

Drivers are being warned to expect possible delays when part of an Oldbury road is temporarily closed to enable railway bridge work to be carried out.

Sandwell launches Operation Clean Sweep

Published on 14th February 2012

A major new clean-up campaign is under way in Sandwell, spearheaded by the council and its waste partner Serco.

Olympic weightlifters coming to Sandwell

Published on 14th February 2012

Sandwell has been asked to host two of the most prestigious national competitions in weightlifting.

Young people from Sandwell scoop gold awards

Published on 14th February 2012

Four young achievers from Sandwell are celebrating after scooping their Duke of Edinburgh gold award.

Book quiz to mark World Book Day

Published on 14th February 2012

Pupils at three Sandwell secondary schools will be competing in the final of the Year 7 book quiz.

Antics dance their way to a TV final

Published on 14th February 2012

A dance group from Sandwell and Birmingham is through to the final of a TV competition - despite losing one of its members to injury at the last minute.

Memories wanted from Queen's Silver Jubilee visit to West Bromwich

Published on 13th February 2012

To celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, staff at Sandwell's historic Oak House are looking to find local people who met the monarch 35 years ago when she visited West Bromwich.

Win a free ceremony at Register Office wedding fair this Saturday

Published on 13th February 2012

Thinking about a Valentine's Day wedding proposal? Couples are invited to a wedding fair at Sandwell’s Register Office this Saturday (18 February.)

All year round garden waste service for Sandwell residents

Published on 13th February 2012

Sandwell's improving waste collection service is getting even better - the garden waste service is going all year round.

Princes End crime-fighters face the public

Published on 13th February 2012

Tipton residents can hear about crime-fighting projects in their town and raise any concerns with the police and council at a forum meeting.

Date for Time Team-style dig at Manor House

Published on 9th February 2012

Part of the grounds at Sandwell's medieval Manor House in West Bromwich will be the scene for a Time Team-style dig.

Postal voters' plea

Published on 8th February 2012

Thousands of people in Sandwell with postal votes are being urged to provide elections chiefs with up-to-date signatures.

Football cancelled after snow and ice forecast

Published on 8th February 2012

All football matches planned for Sandwell parks and open spaces this weekend have been cancelled.

Daley Thompson opens Providence Place office development

Published on 7th February 2012

Olympic legend Daley Thompson has officially opened the new Providence Place office development in West Bromwich.

Half-term activities at Haden Hill House Museum

Published on 7th February 2012

Sandwell's historic Haden Hill House Museum is putting on a group of activities for children during the school half-term holiday.

Historic first for Sandwell's secondary schools

Published on 7th February 2012

Sandwell is celebrating an historic first after every school in the borough beat the Government’s minimum target for GCSE results.

Poetry competition - why you love your library

Published on 7th February 2012

Children and adults in Great Barr are being invited to put their thoughts into verse in a poetry competition later this year.

Business network event in Sandwell

Published on 7th February 2012

Business leaders in Sandwell say off-site manufacturing can help boost the Black Country economy by tapping into local supply chains.