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Loads to do this half-term in Sandwell
Published on 14th February 2019
More than 100 events are taking place this February half-term holiday in Sandwell.
Beat the Burglar roadshow in Hateley Heath
Published on 15th February 2019
The Beat the Burglar roadshow will be in Hateley Heath on Saturday 23 February.
February half-term fun at Sandwell museums
Published on 15th February 2019
Sandwell museums are putting on fun activities for half-term, including craft sessions, trails and games.
Plans for Carters Green improvements move forward
Published on 15th February 2019
Residents and businesses in the Carters Green area of West Bromwich have welcomed council proposals to improve traffic flows, public spaces and parking provision.
Kick start a new career at Tipton Library event
Published on 15th February 2019
Tipton Library in partnership with Solutions 4 Educare will be hosting a jobs fayre Thursday 28 February.
Renowned author met West Bromwich children
Published on 14th February 2019
Children from schools in West Bromwich took part in workshops about the dangers of young people being drawn into gang culture and crime.
Half-term fun at Sandwell libraries
Published on 14th February 2019
From magic to virtual reality, film clubs to yoga sessions, there is plenty to do at your local library this half-term.
Let's grow in Wednesbury
Published on 14th February 2019
A charity has received a £5,000 grant from Sandwell Council to offer free gardening and food growing sessions for people in the Wednesbury area.
Boxing sessions help young people gain confidence
Published on 13th February 2019
A Wednesbury-based boxing club has been boosted by a special grant from Sandwell Council which will help support young people in the area.
Balti owner prosecuted for peanuts in food
Published on 13th February 2019
The former owner of a balti house which served a meal advertised as 'peanut-free' but which contained enough of a trace to give someone with an allergy an anaphylactic reaction has been sentenced.
Landlords can advertise for free on Rent Well website
Published on 12th February 2019
Private landlords who rent out quality homes in Sandwell can promote their properties free of charge.
Sandwell elects Youth Parliament Members
Published on 12th February 2019
Sandwell’s new Members of the UK Youth Parliament have pledged to tackle issues important to them including knife crime, loneliness and traffic issues on the school run.
Market appeals for young traders
Published on 11th February 2019
Sandwell market bosses are seeking young people who may be interested in using market stalls as a source of income.
£400 fine for man caught on camera dumping a bed and mattress in broad daylight
Published on 11th February 2019
A man caught on CCTV using a hired van to dump rubbish in broad daylight has been fined £400.
Smokefree schoolgates policy approved
Published on 11th February 2019
Schools across Sandwell have signed-up to a new Smokefree Schoolgates rule at school entrances in a new move to protect the health of children and members of the public.
Children warn drivers: "Don't be a fool, park away from our school"
Published on 8th February 2019
Children at a Cradley Heath primary school are warning drivers: “Don’t be a fool, park away from our school.”
Investment in council homes continues
Published on 8th February 2019
Thousands of council tenants are set to benefit as a £40 million improvement programme gets underway on Sandwell council homes later this month.
Appeal launched to find owner of neglected and abandoned horse
Published on 8th February 2019
An appeal has been launched to identify the callous owner of a badly neglected horse after it was found abandoned on open land in Tipton.
Chance for public to name gritting trucks
Published on 8th February 2019
Members of the public have the chance to name Sandwell’s gritting trucks this winter.
Concern over Government measures on unauthorised encampments and transit sites
Published on 7th February 2019
Sandwell Council’s regeneration boss has expressed concern over Government plans to deal with unauthorised encampments in the future.
Win a free ceremony at Sandwell Register Office
Published on 6th February 2019
Love is in the air at Sandwell Register Office where loved up couples have the chance to win a free ceremony.
Holidaymakers warned to check where their cars are stored
Published on 6th February 2019
Sandwell trading standards officers are warning holidaymakers to be on their guard when booking airport parking following recent high-profile cases involving ‘scam’ airport parking businesses.
£5,000 funding available to boost cycling
Published on 6th February 2019
Community groups have the chance to bid for £5,000 to help increase the number of people cycling in Sandwell.
Still time to sign up for Fizz Free February
Published on 1st February 2019
Sandwell residents are being urged to ditch sugary, fizzy drinks for a month and join in Fizz Free February.
Touchdown for Tipton sports team
Published on 31st January 2019
Sandwell’s top American Football team is on the lookout for new recruits after receiving a cash boost from the council.
Planning application submitted for Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Published on 29th January 2019
The planning application for the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick has been submitted this week (Monday 28 January).
£400 fine for Boxing Day fly-tipper
Published on 22nd January 2019
A man caught on camera dumping bags of household waste at the side of the road on Boxing Day has been fined £400.
New homes for older people in Rowley Regis
Published on 17th January 2019
Plans for a new facility for older people in Rowley Regis have been given the go-ahead by Sandwell councillors.
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.
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.