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New offices for Sandwell Visually Impaired
Published on 16th August 2017
Sandwell Visually Impaired (SVI) officially opened its new offices at West Bromwich Town Hall with a special launch event.
Health event raises awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM)
Published on 16th August 2017
Around 150 members of the public attended a health and wellbeing event in Smethwick that had a special focus on raising awareness about female genital mutilation (FGM).
Green-fingered apprentices celebrate success
Published on 16th August 2017
Green-fingered apprentices from Sandwell are celebrating after being rewarded for their achievements by their horticultural college.
Activities for children and young people in parks
Published on 16th August 2017
Sandwell Council's Youth Service is half way through their summer activities in parks which are attracting hundreds of young people.
Car salesman suspended prison sentence
Published on 15th August 2017
A 28-year-old Wednesbury car salesman was given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay more than £800 in fines and costs after admitting selling dangerous and unsafe cars.
Taxi crackdown takes illegal drivers off the road
Published on 15th August 2017
Taxi drivers who break the rules are being taken off the road, thanks to the work of Sandwell Council’s taxi licensing enforcement team.
Summer Skate Jam comes to Lightwoods Park this weekend!
Published on 15th August 2017
A summer Skate Jam comes to Lightwoods Park’s skate park in Bearwood this Saturday 19 August.
International youth debate in Sandwell Council chamber
Published on 14th August 2017
Young people from as far afield as Brazil, China and Australia enjoyed the chance to debate issues in Sandwell Council’s chamber.
Trailblazing scheme changes lives by supporting children from abroad
Published on 14th August 2017
September means a new school year for most children.
Sandwell health visitors on target
Published on 14th August 2017
Health visitors in Sandwell are hitting top targets for visiting families with new born babies, figures out today reveal.
Get involved in Community Safety Week in Soho & Victoria
Published on 11th August 2017
A week of community safety events including a litter pick are lined up in Smethwick.
TechPlay takes off at Sandwell libraries
Published on 11th August 2017
More than 550 young people have flocked to innovative TechPlay craft sessions at Sandwell's libraries – with more to come throughout the summer holidays.
Still time to become a Cereal Reader this summer
Published on 11th August 2017
Nearly 200 free breakfasts were served by volunteers at two local libraries in the first week of Sandwell’s Cereal Readers project.
Smethwick Swimming Pool Work Delayed
Published on 10th August 2017
Maintenance work due to start on Monday (14 August) at Smethwick Leisure Centre has been postponed until further notice.
Summer festival at Sandwell Valley
Published on 10th August 2017
Sandwell Valley Country Park is set to host a summer festival over the August bank holiday.
Police and council tackle off-road motorbike nuisance
Published on 10th August 2017
Police and council teams in Sandwell are targeting anti-social off-road motorbikes and plan to use the Black Country's ground-breaking 'car cruising' injunction to help tackle the problem.
Young people raise awareness for dementia
Published on 10th August 2017
Young people took over market stalls in West Bromwich to raise awareness about dementia.
New home for stroke support group
Published on 10th August 2017
Stroke survivors in Sandwell have been given a new meeting place and the chance to get helpful exercise sessions.
Sign up for RunforJoel at Sandwell Valley
Published on 10th August 2017
Runners are being urged to join a fun run in Sandwell Valley to raise money for the charity set-up in memory of Joel Richards and his uncle and grandfather who died in the Tunisia terror attack.
Free swim for bear trail explorers
Published on 9th August 2017
Sandwell’s Big Sleuth bears are making a splash – and if you visit all six of them, you can win a free swim!
Movies at the museum
Published on 8th August 2017
Sandwell Museums have teamed up with Black Country Touring and BFI Neighbourhood Cinema to bring visitors a summer of movies to Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery as part of a festival of family fun.
Parkrun planned for Sandwell
Published on 8th August 2017
Parkrun is heading to Sandwell and the hunt is on for volunteers and runners to step in and make it a hit.
Sprinkle some magic at Sandwell Valley
Published on 8th August 2017
Fairy tale magic will spread across Sandwell Valley at a free open air dance show.
New shed for Great Barr community project
Published on 8th August 2017
Keen Sandwell woodworkers and volunteers are shedding light on community projects thanks to a new home – in a shed.
Wildflower meadows at Sandwell Valley
Published on 7th August 2017
Volunteer workers in the Sandwell Valley have been praised for their work in introducing wildflower meadows into the West Bromwich beauty spot.
Sandwell Arts Café at the seaside
Published on 7th August 2017
Seaside fun is a short hop away this summer thanks to Sandwell Arts Café.
Have your say on proposed 20mph zone in Friar Park
Published on 7th August 2017
Sandwell Council is asking people for their views on a proposed 20mph zone in Friar Park ward.
European passport return service now available at register office
Published on 7th August 2017
Sandwell's Register Office is now offering a European passport return service for European Economic Union and Swiss nationals applying to live and work in the UK.
Record time for evicting travellers
Published on 3rd August 2017
Two traveller evictions have been carried out in record time by Sandwell Council officers and police using new injunction powers.
Local children present ideas on healthy schools
Published on 3rd August 2017
Young leaders from primary schools in the Wednesbury Learning Community are aiming to make their schools healthier and happier places to learn.