Parks and open spaces news
People's views sought on Lightwoods Park
Published on 9th May 2012
The public are being invited to a meeting today to discuss future plans for the development of Lightwoods Park and House in Smethwick.
May Day fun event cancelled because of weather
Published on 4th May 2012
A May Day 'party-in-the-park' fun event planned for Monday has been cancelled because of the weather.
Warley Woods events boosted by local budget
Published on 29th February 2012
Events organised by the Warley Woods Community Trust have been boosted with new equipment provided with a special grant from the Smethwick Local Area Budget.
Football cancelled after snow and ice forecast
Published on 8th February 2012
All football matches planned for Sandwell parks and open spaces this weekend have been cancelled.
Vandals target play area
Published on 20th January 2012
Sandwell Council has stepped up patrols after vandals set fire to play equipment in Sandwell Valley, causing £2,000 damage.
Red House pavilion unveiled
Published on 27th October 2011
Sandwell Mayor Councillor Joyce Underhill has given her seal of approval to a new community pavilion in Great Barr.
Hedge laying in Sandwell Valley
Published on 20th October 2011
Important winter work has just begun in Sandwell Valley thanks to funding from Natural England's Environmental Stewardship scheme.
Green Flag for Smethwick's Victoria Park
Published on 7th October 2011
A Sandwell park has retained its status as one of the best in the country after winning a prestigious green flag for the second year running.
Top musicians play free concert at Lightwoods Park
Published on 15th September 2011
A free concert will rock the bandstand at Lightwoods Park in Bearwood this Sunday (September 18).
Don't forget to vote in Green Flag awards - deadline midday today!
Published on 8th September 2011
Sandwell Council's leader today urged people to get behind the borough and vote for its green spaces, including Warley Woods, in a national vote that ends at midday today (Monday, September 12).
Still time to vote for Sandwell's parks and green spaces
Published on 31st August 2011
There's still time to vote for your favourite Green Flag-awarded parks and green spaces – and in Sandwell there are nine to pick from.
Holiday fun in Lightwoods Park
Published on 19th August 2011
A huge sandpit, pedal boats, a funfair and candyfloss have turned Lightwoods Park in Smethwick into a little bit of seaside.
Blind Dave sheds a tear as he runs through his hometown
Published on 15th August 2011
Local hero Blind Dave Heeley wiped away a tear this afternoon as dozens of well-wishers cheered him along his 1,000 mile charity challenge in West Bromwich.
Sandwell Valley adventure playground now open!
Published on 11th August 2011
The brand new Sandwell Valley Adventure Playground is now open - and it's completely free to use!
Summer fun at Sandwell Valley
Published on 8th August 2011
There's lots to do down at Sandwell Valley during the summer holidays.
Vote for Sandwell's Green Flag parks and green spaces
Published on 5th August 2011
People can now vote online for their favourite Green Flag-awarded parks and green spaces – and in Sandwell there are nine to pick from.
Sandwell celebrates first Green Flag cemetery in Midlands
Published on 25th July 2011
Sandwell is celebrating two new Green Flags for its open spaces - including the first for a cemetery in the Midlands.
Lottery backs Lightwoods Park
Published on 11th July 2011
Sandwell Council's plans to restore Lightwoods Park in Bearwood today (Monday 11 July 2011) got a big boost from Lottery chiefs.
Aerial adventure course for Sandwell Valley
Published on 10th June 2011
A thrilling aerial adventure course opens next month in Sandwell.
Cash injection for park friends groups
Published on 7th June 2011
Friends Groups of three major parks and Sandwell Council bosses are celebrating winning funding for new outdoor gym gear and trim trails.
Gym boost for West Smethwick Park
Published on 1st June 2011
One of Sandwell's top parks is to get get some "muscle" thanks to lottery funding.