http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news Sandwell Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 22 May 2013 19:31:57 +0000 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:31:57 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2414/youngsters_reap_success_of_boot_camp_training_scheme Six Sandwell youngsters have kick-started their future careers after attending a special five-day intensive 'Boot Camp' project organised by Sandwell Council. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2414/youngsters_reap_success_of_boot_camp_training_scheme Wed, 22 May 2013 17:49:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2413/normal_bin_collections_over_bank_holiday Bin collections in Sandwell will take place as normal on Bank Holiday (Monday May 27). http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2413/normal_bin_collections_over_bank_holiday Wed, 22 May 2013 11:03:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2412/thimblemill_brook_celebrates_lottery_grant_for_improvements The Friends of Thimblemill Brook have been awarded nearly £50,000 by Community Spaces The Big Lottery Fund. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2412/thimblemill_brook_celebrates_lottery_grant_for_improvements Wed, 22 May 2013 08:19:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2411/johns_path_of_honour A dedicated rambler has been honoured by having a special walkway in Sandwell Valley named after him. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2411/johns_path_of_honour Tue, 21 May 2013 14:02:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2410/relief_as_asbo_pair_are_banned_from_sandwell A couple have been evicted from their council home in Blackheath and banned from Sandwell for five years for anti-social behaviour. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2410/relief_as_asbo_pair_are_banned_from_sandwell Tue, 21 May 2013 12:24:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2409/pupils_plant_trees_for_the_future_of_victoria_park Children from a Smethwick school have planted around 60 trees in Victoria Park as part of a wildlife project. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2409/pupils_plant_trees_for_the_future_of_victoria_park Tue, 21 May 2013 10:31:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2408/listen_up_e-talking_books_launch_in_sandwell A library in West Bromwich is to hold an open day to launch a new eAudiobook service. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2408/listen_up_e-talking_books_launch_in_sandwell Tue, 21 May 2013 08:34:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2407/shakespeare_in_sandwell Shakespeare is coming to Sandwell next month as two outdoor performances of his best loved plays are held. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2407/shakespeare_in_sandwell Tue, 21 May 2013 08:03:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2406/lifetime_achievement_award_for_sandwell_headteacher A Sandwell headteacher has been shortlisted for a national lifetime achievement award after winning the Midlands title. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2406/lifetime_achievement_award_for_sandwell_headteacher Mon, 20 May 2013 16:21:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2405/linda_getting_ready_for_role_as_new_mayor Long-standing Labour councillor Linda Horton will tomorrow(TUES) officially take over as Sandwell's new mayor. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2405/linda_getting_ready_for_role_as_new_mayor Mon, 20 May 2013 10:22:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2404/wednesbury_leisure_centre_to_close Wednesbury Leisure Centre will close at the end of the month to allow the swimming pools to be demolished, it has been announced. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2404/wednesbury_leisure_centre_to_close Mon, 20 May 2013 08:16:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2403/possible_road_delays_in_west_bromwich Drivers are being warned they could face some delays when a West Bromwich road is closed for two hours for work to take place at an old people's home. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2403/possible_road_delays_in_west_bromwich Fri, 17 May 2013 15:26:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2402/friends_and_neighbours A new community project launched in March that offers help and support to residents has proved to be a great success and now may be extended. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2402/friends_and_neighbours Thu, 16 May 2013 10:48:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2401/big_spring_clean_kicks_off_in_style Sandwell Council and its waste partner Serco have kicked off this year's Big Spring Clean in style at Great Barr's Q3 Academy. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2401/big_spring_clean_kicks_off_in_style Thu, 16 May 2013 10:38:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2400/road_closures_for_drainage_work Two Smethwick roads will be closed while drainage work is carried out as part of a new housing development being built by Barratt Homes. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2400/road_closures_for_drainage_work Thu, 16 May 2013 10:19:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2399/licence_reviews_for_two_sandwell_off-licences One off-licence in Sandwell has had its alcohol licence revoked and another suspended for 14 days by the borough’s licensing panel. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2399/licence_reviews_for_two_sandwell_off-licences Thu, 16 May 2013 08:15:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2398/dementia_information_event_in_west_bromwich An event in West Bromwich next week will focus on dementia and how more can be done to improve quality of life for people with the condition. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2398/dementia_information_event_in_west_bromwich Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2397/part_worn_tyres_warning Part worn tyre retailers are to be put under the spotlight as Sandwell Council Trading Standards officers look to clamp down on the sale of potentially dangerous tyres. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2397/part_worn_tyres_warning Wed, 15 May 2013 10:58:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2395/food_bank_welcomes_over_1_000_tins_and_packets_from_council_staff Generous staff from Sandwell Council and its partners have donated more than 1,000 tins and packets to families in need. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2395/food_bank_welcomes_over_1_000_tins_and_packets_from_council_staff Tue, 14 May 2013 16:54:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2394/mayor_presents_arctic_star_to_war_convoy_veteran Sandwell’s Mayor Councillor Keith Davies has presented the Arctic Star medal to 90-year-old war veteran Joseph Jones. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2394/mayor_presents_arctic_star_to_war_convoy_veteran Tue, 14 May 2013 14:52:00 +0100