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Budget plans to protect services and invest in Sandwell’s future
Published on 28th January 2020
Sandwell Council’s finance chiefs have unveiled a budget for the coming financial year which they say will protect frontline services and invest in the future.
Sandwell shortlisted for international Stop Slavery Award
Published on 28th January 2020
Work to combat slavery and human trafficking in Sandwell has been shortlisted for an international Stop Slavery Award.
Householders face £400 fines for irresponsibly disposing of waste
Published on 28th January 2020
New £400 fines for residents who irresponsibly dispose of household waste are to be introduced on 1 March.
Adopt A Street litter campaign launches
Published on 28th January 2020
Litter-conscious people in Sandwell will get a chance to help keep their areas free of rubbish by joining in a new Adopt A Street campaign.
Sight loss support sessions in your town
Published on 27th January 2020
Help for blind or partially sighted people is coming to your town soon.
Consultation launched on licensing schemes for private landlords in West Bromwich
Published on 27th January 2020
Sandwell Council has launched a 10-week consultation on proposals to introduce two new licensing schemes for private landlords in parts of West Bromwich to the improve the area and living conditions for tenants.
Councillor urges sign up to free Careers event
Published on 24th January 2020
Sandwell Council is hosting a huge careers event at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury on Tuesday 4 February.
Sandwell Council steps in on St George's Day event
Published on 23rd January 2020
Sandwell Council will step in to make a St George’s Day event happen this year, councillors have confirmed.
Sandwell Valley to host MADE 2020 Festival
Published on 23rd January 2020
Sandwell Valley Country Park has been announced as the host venue for the 2020 MADE festival.
Wates appointed as main contractor for Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Published on 23rd January 2020
Wates Construction has been confirmed as the main contractor for the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.
Live at the Library events
Published on 21st January 2020
Sandwell Libraries & Archives are thrilled to announce a line-up of Live at the Library events.
Consultation begins on climate change and air quality in Sandwell
Published on 20th January 2020
An eight-week consultation on climate change and air quality issues in Sandwell started on Monday (20 January).
Mayor remembers murdered grandfather and all victims of genocide at Holocaust Memorial event
Published on 20th January 2020
The Mayor of Sandwell will talk about her Polish grandfather who was murdered at Auschwitz at a special Holocaust memorial event in West Bromwich.
Get the latest update on construction of the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Published on 20th January 2020
Sandwell Council is providing residents with an update on construction work taking place on the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.
Pupils name new extra care housing scheme in Rowley Regis
Published on 15th January 2020
Imaginative primary school pupils in Rowley Regis have named a new £15 million extra care housing scheme for people aged 55 and over being built near their school.
Smethwick Local Pantry launch to help families
Published on 15th January 2020
A community 'local pantry' food store has opened in Smethwick to throw a lifeline to people struggling to feed their families properly.
Sandwell Council appoints chief executive
Published on 14th January 2020
David Stevens has been appointed as Chief Executive of Sandwell Council.
Former councillor nominated for Freeman
Published on 14th January 2020
A former Mayor of Sandwell and one of the most dedicated local councillors has been nominated for the honour of Freeman of the Borough.
Celebrating more active young people with the #MoveMoreSandwell partnership
Published on 10th January 2020
A host of organisations have been working together for the last year as the #MoveMoreSandwell partnership to encourage people in Sandwell to take more physical exercise.
Find a career in Sandwell
Published on 10th January 2020
A careers event will be held at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury on Tuesday 4 February, showcasing the wide range of jobs and apprenticeships available in Sandwell.
Amateur photographers invited to enter West Smethwick Park calendar competition
Published on 8th January 2020
Amateur photographers are being invited to get out their cameras for a competition to mark the 125th anniversary of West Smethwick Park.
Volunteers thanked for supporting Christmas food and advice sessions
Published on 7th January 2020
Council staff volunteers who worked through Christmas week to help rough sleepers and people at risk of homelessness in Sandwell have been praised for their sterling efforts.
Rent report to be discussed by Cabinet
Published on 30th December 2019
Rents on council homes in Sandwell are set to rise from April 2020 as the council seeks extra cash to invest in properties and build more new homes.
Extra powers proposed to tackle fly-tipping
Published on 30th December 2019
Sandwell Council is stepping up its fight against fly-tipping with proposals to bring in £400 fines for householders who irresponsibly dispose of waste.
Sandwell to launch consultation on climate change
Published on 30th December 2019
Sandwell Council is to publish its Climate Change Strategy and an Air Quality Action Plan in the New Year.
Making it easier to report anti-social behaviour
Published on 30th December 2019
Sandwell Council has launched a new online form to help people report anti-social behaviour.
Arts Council funding boosts live jazz and blues at Sandwell libraries
Published on 30th December 2019
Live jazz and blues will be heard at Sandwell's libraries throughout 2020 following a successful bid for funding to Arts Council England.
Indian restaurant fined £175k after chef burned in gas explosion
Published on 20th December 2019
The former bosses of a Cradley Heath Indian restaurant have been handed suspended prison sentences and the company fined £175,000 after a chef suffered serious burns from a dangerous tandoor oven.
Town grant support for Wednesbury group's Christmas meal
Published on 20th December 2019
Members, relatives, carers and friends at a Wednesbury community group got together for a Christmas meal with support from a Sandwell Council town grant.
Sandwell libraries thank volunteers and friends groups
Published on 20th December 2019
Sandwell libraries held a special event to thank their friends groups and volunteers.