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Vélo Birmingham in Sandwell: Cyclists gear up to raise more than £1 million for charity
Published on 11th September 2017
The 100-mile Vélo Birmingham closed road cycle event will be coming through Bearwood and Oldbury on Sunday 24 September.
Celebrating 80 years of residential education at Edgmond Hall
Published on 22nd September 2017
Celebrations are continuing as Sandwell Council marks 80 years of Edgmond Hall being one of their residential centres.
More school places at Sandwell special school
Published on 22nd September 2017
Sandwell Council has started a programme to increase the number of special school places available in the borough.
Launch of higher apprenticeships scheme
Published on 22nd September 2017
Sandwell Council has launched a higher apprenticeship programme to attract ambitious and bright young people who plan a career in local government.
Sandwell waves goodbye to The Big Sleuth bears
Published on 22nd September 2017
Three of Sandwell’s Big Sleuth bears will be auctioned off next month to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity.
School pays tribute to dedicated teacher
Published on 22nd September 2017
Tributes have been paid to a West Bromwich teacher who sadly passed away during the summer holidays following a short illness.
Partner needed for new secondary school in Sandwell
Published on 20th September 2017
Sandwell Council is searching for partners interested in developing a new secondary school in West Bromwich.
Unauthorised encampments down 50% thanks to tough action
Published on 20th September 2017
The number of unauthorised encampments in Sandwell has fallen by more than 50% in just one year, thanks to tough measures by the council and police.
More 'Techplay' on the way
Published on 20th September 2017
Special ‘TechPlay’ craft sessions held at Sandwell’s six town libraries over the summer holidays proved a runaway success with more than 2,000 young people attending the 24 events.
Just ten days left to vote for your favourite green space
Published on 20th September 2017
There's just ten days left to vote for your favourite Sandwell green space in a national poll.
Sandwell Special Olympics team show off their medal haul
Published on 19th September 2017
Sporting heroes met the Mayor when the Sandwell Special Olympics team dropped by the council house to show off their recent medal haul.
Man jailed for misleading council to get a council house
Published on 18th September 2017
A Sandwell man has been jailed for deliberately misleading housing officers to get a council house when he already jointly owned another property and failed to declare he had previous convictions.
New youth session in Charlemont
Published on 15th September 2017
A new session for young people has launched in Charlemont, West Bromwich.
Bloomin' Lovely winners' vote
Published on 15th September 2017
People are being asked to vote for their favourite pieces of art produced by amateur artists, schools and community groups celebrating Sandwell being bloomin’ lovely.
Sandwell Safer 6 campaign to launch with fire station open day
Published on 15th September 2017
Sandwell’s autumn Safer 6 campaign is back – and launches with an action-packed open day for all the family at Haden Cross Community Fire Station on Saturday 23 September.
Popular Footgolf extended at Sandwell Valley
Published on 14th September 2017
The popular FootGolf course in the Sandwell Valley at West Bromwich is being extended – with people being able to kick their way through 18 holes.
Sandwell wins national excellence award
Published on 14th September 2017
An innovative scheme encouraging council staff in Sandwell to spot and report situations where people are vulnerable to risk has won a top national award.
'Forgotten Princess' remembered at Red House Park event
Published on 14th September 2017
Flowers were laid at the obelisk in Red House Park, Great Barr, to commemorate the 200th year since the death of Princess Charlotte of Wales - whose life the obelisk celebrates.
New goat named Goat McGoatface at Forge Mill Farm
Published on 14th September 2017
Goaty McGoatface the rare Bagot goat is the newest addition at Sandwell Counci’s Forge Mill Farm in West Bromwich.
Plans for new building for Moorlands Primary School
Published on 14th September 2017
Sandwell Council is set to build a brand new building at Moorlands Primary School if plans are signed off by councillors.
Free jazz at Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery
Published on 14th September 2017
Live jazz music will fill Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery at a free concert celebrating the end of a packed summer season of activities.
Families enjoy fun-filled sessions thanks to 'Friends'
Published on 13th September 2017
Children and families enjoyed fun-filled summer holidays - thanks to help from the Sandwell Federation of Library Friends.
Perryfields Primary unveiling brand new extension
Published on 13th September 2017
An Oldbury primary school has undergone a major £2.6million refurbishment and expansion.
Council grant for orchestra following theft
Published on 13th September 2017
Sandwell Council is to give the West Bromwich-based People’s Orchestra a special £1,000 grant to help it to replace vital equipment it lost in a recent theft.
Call to sign up for adult education in Sandwell
Published on 13th September 2017
People are being urged to sign up for adult learning in Sandwell.
Popular wildflower seeds could be on sale next year
Published on 13th September 2017
Wildflowers could be adding a splash of colour to gardens as well as grass verges in Sandwell next summer.
National recognition for fostering film
Published on 13th September 2017
‘Giants’ the short film about the importance of finding new foster carers who can help keep brothers and sisters together when in care, has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.
New Sandwell Christmas lights plan
Published on 12th September 2017
Councillors are being asked to flick the switch on plans for brand new Christmas lights to brighten up Sandwell’s towns and neighbourhoods over the coming years.
Latest taxi safety checks in Sandwell
Published on 12th September 2017
The latest spot checks on taxis operating in Sandwell found 17 out of 19 vehicles met all legal requirements.
Seven green spaces set for conservation list
Published on 12th September 2017
Seven green areas across Sandwell are set to be added to a list of nature conservation sites.
Vaccine shortage warning
Published on 12th September 2017
Sandwell health experts have expressed serious concerns about the shortage of vital vaccines available to local people.