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Commonwealth Day flag raising
Published on 6th March 2014
Sandwell people are being urged to support a Commonwealth flag-raising ceremony outside Council House in Oldbury next week.
Black Country Coroner to retire in September
Published on 6th March 2014
Black Country Coroner Mr Robin Balmain has announced he is to retire in September 2014.
Awareness campaign on teenage employment law
Published on 6th March 2014
Sandwell Council is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the law on part-time work for teenagers aged 13 to 16.
Big music series at West Brom library
Published on 6th March 2014
A series of informal sessions where music industry professionals talk about how they got into the business and what inspired them is to be held in West Bromwich Central Library this month.
Photo exhibition helps celebrate Big Bear at 45
Published on 6th March 2014
Central Library West Bromwich is presenting an exhibition of photography as part of Big Bear at 45 from March 1 to 29 2014.
Family fun day for Mayor's charities
Published on 6th March 2014
People are being urged to saddle up or put their best foot forward at a family fun day at Sandwell Valley to help raise money for the Mayor's charities.
Consultation on youth service shake-up
Published on 6th March 2014
People are being asked for their views on a proposed shake-up of youth services following a £13.4m government cut to Sandwell Council’s budget.
Membership drive for West Bromwich Leisure Centre
Published on 6th March 2014
Sandwell people are being urged to sign up early for membership at the new West Bromwich Leisure Centre, set to open in early summer 2014.
Smethwick restaurant ordered to pay £12.5K over mice infestation
Published on 5th March 2014
Owners of a Smethwick restaurant have been ordered to pay more than £12,500 after dead mice and droppings were found in a flour bin and around food preparation areas.
Key Sandwell gateway recognised by Appreciation Society
Published on 4th March 2014
An attractive gateway traffic island in Sandwell has been featured on a special 2014 calendar - and been praised by a national body which encourages high-quality roundabouts.
Consultation underway on private landlord licensing proposals
Published on 3rd March 2014
Council chiefs have launched a consultation on proposals for a licensing scheme for private landlords in parts of Sandwell.
Jobs junction launch during national apprenticeship week
Published on 27th February 2014
To mark National Apprenticeship Week Adrian Bailey MP and Sandwell Council are working in partnership to:
Teenage pregnancies continue to fall
Published on 27th February 2014
Sandwell’s teenage pregnancy rate continues to fall year by year, latest national figures show.
Plea to stores to help stop scammers
Published on 24th February 2014
Trading Standards officers in Sandwell are asking shop owners to help them in a fight to stop scammers taking cash from vulnerable people.
Work experience scheme proves popular
Published on 24th February 2014
Hundreds of young people gained valuable work experience at Sandwell Council during the first year of a pioneering scheme.
Councillor meets young people to discuss proposals for future of Sandwell's youth service
Published on 21st February 2014
Young people from across Sandwell met with the councillor in charge of the youth service today (Feb 21) to discuss the impact of cuts to the council's budget.
Free dog microchipping at Red House Park
Published on 19th February 2014
Dog owners can bring along their pets to be microchipped for free at Red House Park in Great Barr on Saturday 8 March.
Love your food caddy
Published on 19th February 2014
Sandwell residents are being urged to ‘Love their food caddy’ as part of the drive to boost recycling rates.
Black Country coroner to retire in September
Published on 18th February 2014
Black Country Coroner Mr Robin Balmain has announced he is to retire in September 2014.
Drivers warned of A4123 Birmingham New Road closure in Coseley
Published on 18th February 2014
Drivers are warned that the A4123 Birmingham New Road towards Wolverhampton will be closed in Coseley until midnight on Monday (Feb 24).
Blind date at Langley Library
Published on 18th February 2014
Visitors to Langley Library have fallen head over heels with a new ‘blind date with a book’ initiative encouraged to promote a love of reading for pleasure.
Leap into apprenticeships
Published on 17th February 2014
Connexions Sandwell is promoting apprenticeships at a one day event in partnership with Sandwell College and Sandwell Council.
"Love shouldn't hurt" - Sandwell launching new domestic abuse campaign
Published on 14th February 2014
A new domestic abuse campaign launched in Sandwell on Valentine's Day (Friday 14 February) with the message 'Love shouldn't hurt'.
Call for World War One family stories
Published on 13th February 2014
Residents are being invited to submit their World War One family memories as part of the borough’s centenary commemorations.
Jordan picks up Outstanding Young Citizen Award and Snow Champion kit
Published on 13th February 2014
A Sandwell teenager who spent his pocket money on sand to make an icy alleyway safe has been rewarded for his community efforts.
"Virtual car seller" scam warning
Published on 13th February 2014
Sandwell Council Trading Standards officers have issued a warning after a Sandwell consumer lost £7,000 to an online ‘virtual car’ scam.
Online school place applications soar
Published on 13th February 2014
More parents are applying online for school places in Sandwell than ever before.
Nominate your unsung Wednesbury heroes
Published on 12th February 2014
The hunt is on for people to nominate their unsung heroes for this year’s Wednesbury Community Awards.
Mayor's charities get boost from theatre show
Published on 12th February 2014
Money raised from a theatre production was music to the ears for Sandwell Mayor Councillor Linda Horton, after it boosted two charities by £1,000.
Events for Lightwoods Park
Published on 11th February 2014
A series of events are being planned for Lightwoods Park at Bearwood this year in the run-up to the start of work on a multi million to breath a new lease of life into the parkland and historic house.