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Former councillor honoured at ceremony
Published on 15th January 2019
Former councillor Gurcharan Singh Sidhu has been made an honorary alderman after 32 years in public office. has been made an honorary alderman by Sandwell Council after 32 years in public office.
Huge careers event in West Bromwich
Published on 11th January 2019
Young people aged between 14 and 19 are invited to a careers event in West Bromwich.
Holocaust Memorial Day event in West Bromwich
Published on 10th January 2019
Members of the public are invited to remember the millions of victims of genocide at a Holocaust Memorial Day event in West Bromwich.
Business rates payers consulted on budget
Published on 9th January 2019
Business owners are being invited to have their say on how they want their rates to be spent on in Sandwell.
Apprentices thrive in automotive company in Wednesbury
Published on 8th January 2019
Apprentices are thriving at Sirus Automotive Ltd in Wednesbury with support from Sandwell Council.
Knife arch touring secondary schools in Sandwell
Published on 7th January 2019
As part of our pledge to keep the people of the West Midlands safe, Sandwell Police are taking a metal detection arch into all secondary schools in the borough.
Still time to have your say on design of the new aquatics centre
Published on 4th January 2019
There’s still time for residents to have their say on the design of Sandwell’s state-of-the-art Aquatics Centre.
Inspirational council staff win police award
Published on 2nd January 2019
Two Sandwell Council employees have won a top award for their inspirational work in giving Sandwell young people the opportunities to fulfill their potential in life.
Advice sessions for former armed forces personnel
Published on 2nd January 2019
Advice is available for former service personnel and their families in Sandwell at weekly sessions run by Royal British Legion Oldbury.
Nominate your Rowley Regis community heroes
Published on 2nd January 2019
Nominations are now open for the Rowley Regis Community Awards to give local people and organisations to be recognised for outstanding contributions to their local town and people.
Ugly buildings demolished in West Bromwich
Published on 21st December 2018
Sandwell’s regeneration boss today welcomed the news that two derelict empty properties on West Bromwich High Street have been demolished – to make space for a new development on the site.
Jazz legend Val pens poem to remember special homecoming concert
Published on 21st December 2018
Jazz legend Val Wiseman enjoyed her homecoming concert in West Bromwich so much this year that she has written a Christmas greetings poem inspired by her return to the town.
Supported living scheme officially opened in West Bromwich
Published on 20th December 2018
A much-anticipated new supported living scheme has been officially opened in West Bromwich.
Demolished office block site set to provide housing
Published on 20th December 2018
A tired and out-of-date West Bromwich office block has now been demolished.
New council homes taking shape on Friar Park
Published on 20th December 2018
Work is progressing well on 50 new council homes which are being built in Wednesbury.
Community project boosts health
Published on 20th December 2018
A town grant is helping people take up health activities across Sandwell’s six towns.
Action week in Smethwick targets rubbish and crime
Published on 20th December 2018
A week of action in Smethwick saw more than two tonnes of rubbish and weeds cleared, 50 bags of litter collected and hundreds of people equipped with safety and crime prevention tips.
Baggies stars officially open West Bromwich nursery
Published on 19th December 2018
West Bromwich Albion players Ahmed Hegazi and Bakary Sako took time out of their busy training schedule to officially open Moorlands Little Learners Nursery in West Bromwich.
Prize draw raises money for Motor Neurone Disease Association
Published on 18th December 2018
The annual Christmas prize draw at Rowley Regis Local office has raised £300 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
New skills for Little Nippers thanks to town grant
Published on 18th December 2018
A group that works to improve the team building and social skills of Tipton children has received a special Sandwell Council grant.
Road safety project at Pennyhill Primary
Published on 17th December 2018
Pupils at a West Bromwich school are working with teachers in a bid to improve road safety by stopping motorists parking on zig-zag markings outside the school gates.
Retirement group thanks for town grant support
Published on 17th December 2018
Active older people in Tividale have said a big "thank you" to Sandwell Council for a grant that funded a special day out and a Christmas buffet.
Fond farewell to one of Sandwell’s longest-serving teachers
Published on 17th December 2018
Staff and pupils at Sacred Heart Primary School in Tipton will bid their headteacher a very fond farewell when she retires at the end of term in December.
Ambitious plans for social care and health centre move forward
Published on 17th December 2018
A plan for a new £10 million social care and health centre in Sandwell has been approved by the council's cabinet - in a new bid to tackle increasing 'bed-blocking' problems at local hospitals.
Sandwell marks Christmas jumper day
Published on 14th December 2018
School children in Sandwell have been dressing festively today (14 December to acknowledge Christmas jumper Day - a national initiative to raise money for charity Save the Children.
Warning over council tax cold calling scams
Published on 13th December 2018
Residents are being warned not to give out their bank details over the phone following reports of council tax cold calling scams.
School food set to be even better in Sandwell schools
Published on 12th December 2018
School meal providers in Sandwell have pledged to go further than the government's School Food Standards.
Designs unveiled for the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Published on 10th December 2018
Designs for the new £60m state-of-the-art Sandwell Aquatics Centre have been unveiled and are out for public consultation.
Rogue trader fined for tricking vulnerable woman
Published on 10th December 2018
A rogue trader who saw an opportunity to take advantage of a vulnerable woman has been prosecuted by Sandwell trading standards.
Wednesbury's Jaydon is a tumbling world champion
Published on 10th December 2018
Wednesbury tumbling sensation Jaydon Paddock is head over heels with success – after becoming a World Champion in Russia.