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Apprenticeships up for grabs
Published on 23rd July 2014
Sandwell Council is offering young people the chance to ‘earn while they learn’ when it launches a new apprenticeships scheme next month.
£350k traffic safety scheme for West Bromwich High Street
Published on 22nd July 2014
A £350,000 traffic scheme is set to improve safety and cut speeding in West Bromwich High Street.
Commemoration of the start of World War One
Published on 22nd July 2014
Libraries and other council-owned buildings in Sandwell will be taking part in a nationwide ‘Lights Out’ event to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War on Monday, 4 August.
Job guarantee for young people
Published on 21st July 2014
Sandwell Council is blazing a trail in the fight against youth unemployment by guaranteeing young people a paid job or training for at least six months.
Crackdown on unlicensed scrap metal dealers
Published on 21st July 2014
Seven out of 13 scrap metal dealer sites visited in Sandwell were found to be operating illegally in a crackdown by the council and police.
Hot jazz in cool libraries this summer
Published on 18th July 2014
With free live music and a host of fun events, Sandwell Council is looking to create a relaxed vibe in its libraries this summer.
Find out about fostering every Friday
Published on 17th July 2014
We're holding Friday drop-in sessions for people to find out more about fostering.
Big Spring Clean attracts more than 1,500 volunteers
Published on 17th July 2014
The 2014 Big Spring Clean is in full swing.
Millions announced for Smethwick regeneration
Published on 17th July 2014
A massive £11 million makeover to improve 270 Smethwick homes at three tower blocks has been announced by Sandwell Council.
Look out for others during predicted heatwave
Published on 17th July 2014
Sandwell people are urged to check on their family and neighbours to ensure frail, elderly or sick people are not seriously affected by the predicted heatwave.
Shops banned from selling alcohol after fake booze find
Published on 16th July 2014
Two Sandwell stores have been banned from selling alcohol after trading standards officers seized almost 200 bottles of counterfeit booze.
MASH wins national praise
Published on 15th July 2014
A Sandwell centre to co-ordinate efforts to keep children safe was singled out for praise in a national awards scheme.
Council Leader welcomes hospital announcement
Published on 14th July 2014
Sandwell Council’s Leader Councillor Darren Cooper today welcomed news a super hospital in Smethwick has been given a green light.
Sandwell flies the flag for Black Country Day
Published on 11th July 2014
Sandwell is flying the flag for Black Country Day on Monday 14 July.
Free family festival at Brickhouse
Published on 9th July 2014
A car boot sale, funfair and talent show will bring free family fun to Rowley Regis at the Brickhouse Festival on Saturday 19 July.
Free family fun at Blackheath Festival, Saturday 26 July
Published on 8th July 2014
Families are invited to a free fun day out at the Blackheath Festival on Saturday 26 July.
Biggest change to voter registration in a generation
Published on 8th July 2014
Sandwell residents are being urged to look out for letters reminding them about important changes to the electoral register.
Sandwell bucks falling council tax collection trend
Published on 8th July 2014
Sandwell Council has bucked a national trend which has seen other local authorities across the country struggle to collect council tax.
Don't myth out on libraries book challenge
Published on 2nd July 2014
Young bookworms are being encouraged to take up a great summer reading challenge thanks to Sandwell Libraries.
Sandwell planners officially the best
Published on 1st July 2014
Planners at Sandwell Council are celebrating after being named the best local planning authority in the country.
Sandwell celebrates the Black Country all through July!
Published on 1st July 2014
Sandwell will be celebrating Black Country Day with a host of events throughout July - including a bostin' Black Country day out at The Manor House this Saturday!
£1.25m bid to boost West Brom
Published on 10th July 2014
Sandwell Council is working with business in West Bromwich to help secure more than £1 million to boost the town centre.
Raising awareness of child sexual exploitation
Published on 30th June 2014
A campaign to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation launches in the West Midlands today.
National safeguarding expert takes Sandwell role
Published on 27th June 2014
A drive to improve services for children and families in Sandwell has received a boost with the recruitment of a national expert to a key job.
Council tightens rules on right to buy
Published on 26th June 2014
Sandwell Council is tightening its rules on money laundering and the sale of council homes at a discount to combat possible fraud.
Partnership heralds major investment in council homes and communities
Published on 24th June 2014
Sandwell Council has formally launched an innovative partnership with three leading national construction players.
Trading Standards advice on alcohol prices
Published on 19th June 2014
Sandwell Trading Standards are issuing advice to the public and local retailers about the minimum cost of alcohol.
Smethwick young people to help design bridge
Published on 19th June 2014
Young people in Smethwick have been invited to a design workshop for three new pedestrian bridges to improve links across the canals between Rolfe Street area and Lewisham Road.
Thousands of poppies planted in Sandwell parks to mark WW1 centenary
Published on 16th June 2014
Thousands of poppies have been planted in Sandwell’s parks, cemeteries and crematoriums to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War.
Launch of Sandwell's Local Policing and Crime Plan
Published on 12th June 2014
Police and council chiefs today (Thursday) pledged to continue reducing crime and anti-social behaviour at the launch of the borough’s Local Policing and Crime Plan.