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New restrictions on Sandwell households meeting as Covid-19 cases rise
Published on 11th September 2020
New restrictions on households mixing in each other’s homes have been announced in a bid to reduce the rates of coronavirus in Sandwell.
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in West Bromwich
Published on 15th September 2020
Public and environmental health experts from Public Health England (PHE) Midlands, the Health and Safety Executive and Sandwell Council are jointly investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.
Joint statement on hospitality sector from Birmingham, Sandwell & Solihull councils
Published on 14th September 2020
A joint statement from the leaders of Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull councils about how hospitality businesses (and their customers) can keep the three areas safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Success of careers event continues
Published on 11th September 2020
Sandwell Council’s recent Jobs and Skills event proved popular with more than 250 residents signing up to take part.
Sandwell business challenge from council, police and public health chiefs
Published on 10th September 2020
Sandwell Council has teamed up with West Midlands Police and Public Health England to challenge local businesses to be COVID responsible.
Pupils brighten lives of care home residents during pandemic
Published on 9th September 2020
Pupils at a Wednesbury primary school have been involved in a cross-generational project, building relationships with residents at a nearby care home, Dovedale Court.
Housing boss thanks tenants for patience
Published on 9th September 2020
Sandwell’s housing boss has thanked council tenants for their patience in waiting for non-urgent repairs to be carried out during the coronavirus pandemic.
Smethwick food company closes voluntarily following COVID-19 outbreak
Published on 9th September 2020
Scheff Foods Ltd in Smethwick has closed voluntarily for 14 days after 16 workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Sandwell Libraries still going strong
Published on 7th September 2020
Sandwell Libraries has seen a huge increase in new members and use of its online services.
Adopt A Street steps up in fight against litter
Published on 4th September 2020
More people are being invited to help keep their neighbourhood litter-free following Sandwell's Adopt A Street scheme being extended.
Free bike checks for children in Sandwell
Published on 2nd September 2020
The council's youth services has received a £3,000 grant from Cycling UK as part of the Big Bike Revival initiative.
Brand-new, innovative primary school unveiled in Smethwick
Published on 2nd September 2020
Sandwell Council welcomed completion of the new Shireland Technology Primary School in Waterloo Road, Smethwick on 14 August 2020, which will open to pupils this September.
Response to outbreak among staff at Asda supermarket in Cape Hill, Smethwick
Published on 2nd September 2020
Sandwell Council and Public Health England (PHE) Midlands are working with management at the Asda supermarket in Cape Hill, Smethwick, after eight workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus outbreak among staff at Asda supermarket in Cape Hill
Published on 31st August 2020
Coronavirus outbreak among staff at Asda supermarket in Cape Hill
Shoppers, drinkers and diners urged to avoid unsafe businesses
Published on 27th August 2020
Shoppers and pub goers are being urged to vote with their feet and avoid businesses not following Covid-19 guidance.
New arrangements for a new term in Sandwell
Published on 26th August 2020
The school term is due to start on Tuesday 1 September in Sandwell.
Temporary cycle lane set to be installed in Smethwick
Published on 26th August 2020
A temporary cycle lane is set to be installed in Smethwick to improve links for cyclists between the town centre and local stations.
Remembering the HMT Empire Windrush generation and first Commonwealth arrivals
Published on 25th August 2020
Sandwell Museums are launching a project to remember the first Commonwealth arrivals to the UK.
Householders reminded to check who's taking their waste away
Published on 25th August 2020
Householders in Sandwell are being reminded to check who they are paying to take away their waste – or they could face a £400 fine.
Free swimming continues in Sandwell
Published on 25th August 2020
Free swimming for over 60s and children aged 16 and under will continue at Sandwell leisure centres.
Highways Improvement Works Begin for Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Published on 21st August 2020
Sandwell Council will shortly be starting highways improvement work surrounding the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.
Call for action as Covid-19 cases rise in Smethwick
Published on 21st August 2020
People in Smethwick are being urged to take action to stop the spread of Covid-19 – as local infection rates reach a very high level.
GCSE results day celebrated in Sandwell
Published on 20th August 2020
Sandwell students have been receiving their GCSE results today (Thursday 20 August).
Sandwell helps nearly 2,700 tenants with housing payments
Published on 20th August 2020
Nearly 2,700 Sandwell tenants have received additional housing payments worth more than £1.5 million to help them sustain their tenancy through difficult times.
Sandwell Council offers back to school advice and support
Published on 19th August 2020
With children due back to school in a few weeks, Sandwell Council has a set up a dedicated website for parents and young people.
Our Sandwell Our Heroes – a day to celebrate
Published on 19th August 2020
Sandwell Council has announced an annual celebration of NHS and key workers – to formally recognise them as heroes of the coronavirus pandemic.
Domestic abuse - how employers can help an employee or colleague
Published on 18th August 2020
Measures to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak have drastically altered people’s day to day lives. Many organisations have been preparing for a resulting increase in domestic abuse.
Working together to manage COVID-19 outbreak at parcel delivery company
Published on 14th August 2020
Sandwell Council and Public Health England are working with parcel delivery company DPD UK after members of staff at its Oldbury site tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Sandwell pubs and restaurants urged to operate safely or risk closure
Published on 13th August 2020
Sandwell pubs, bars and restaurants are being urged to keep their customers safe and limit the spread of Covid-19.
Sandwell students praised for A Level results
Published on 13th August 2020
Thousands of students across Sandwell have today been getting their A Level and BTEC results.