http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news Sandwell Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:20:18 +0000 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:20:18 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1540/wednesbury_youth_council_launches_to_represent_young_people A new group has been set up in Wednesbury to give the town's young people a chance to express their views and suggestions on local issues and concerns. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1540/wednesbury_youth_council_launches_to_represent_young_people Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:18:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1539/scout_hut_revamp_thanks_to_local_budget_boost Scouts in Smethwick have given their run-down scout hut a big facelift - after getting a £5,000 grant from the local council. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1539/scout_hut_revamp_thanks_to_local_budget_boost Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:51:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1538/keeping_sandwell_residents_warm Sandwell Council bosses today reminded people they can still get advice on keeping warm in their homes from the borough's Winter Warmth Team. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1538/keeping_sandwell_residents_warm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:38:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1537/help_stop_vehicle_crime Safety chiefs in Sandwell have stepped up their fight against vehicle crime - and are asking motorists to check they are doing all they can to help. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1537/help_stop_vehicle_crime Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:50:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1534/connexions_new_year_new_start_event_a_success_for_young A Connexions New Year, New Start event held at The Public in West Bromwich, has been hailed a "resounding success". http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1534/connexions_new_year_new_start_event_a_success_for_young Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:11:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1533/smethwick_crime-fighters_face_the_people People living in the Smethwick area have the chance to discuss crime and other community issues at four special Face the People sessions in March. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1533/smethwick_crime-fighters_face_the_people Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1532/ofsted_says_childrens_safeguarding_in_sandwell_is_improving A drive to improve the safeguarding of vulnerable children in Sandwell is paying off, according to a Government watchdog. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1532/ofsted_says_childrens_safeguarding_in_sandwell_is_improving Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1531/tividale_crime-fighters_face_the_people Residents in Tividale are reminded they can attend a special Face the People session tonight (Monday 20 February) to discuss the work of the police, the council and other organisations to keep the neighbourhood safe and clean. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1531/tividale_crime-fighters_face_the_people Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:23:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1529/sandwell_youth_cabinet_elections_taking_place Young people in Sandwell are being urged to use their vote to decide who represents them at local and national level. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1529/sandwell_youth_cabinet_elections_taking_place Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:20:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1528/chess_club_wins_council_grant A "cheque-mate" grant from Sandwell Council is helping a local chess club go from strength to strength. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1528/chess_club_wins_council_grant Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:33:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1525/new_shop_captures_communitys_lost_memories A Sandwell-based arts group is planning to bring back the community spirit on a West Bromwich estate by opening up an empty shop and filling it full of fun arts activities for the community. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1525/new_shop_captures_communitys_lost_memories Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:01:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1524/cash_for_great_ideas Voluntary and community groups in Sandwell are in with a chance of up to £1,000 in council cash for 'great ideas'. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1524/cash_for_great_ideas Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:49:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1523/penncricket_lane_temporary_road_closure Drivers are being warned to expect possible delays when part of an Oldbury road is temporarily closed to enable railway bridge work to be carried out. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1523/penncricket_lane_temporary_road_closure Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:48:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1522/sandwell_launches_operation_clean_sweep A major new clean-up campaign is under way in Sandwell, spearheaded by the council and its waste partner Serco. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1522/sandwell_launches_operation_clean_sweep Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:58:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1536/olympic_weightlifters_coming_to_sandwell Sandwell has been asked to host two of the most prestigious national competitions in weightlifting. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1536/olympic_weightlifters_coming_to_sandwell Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:37:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1521/young_people_from_sandwell_scoop_gold_awards Four young achievers from Sandwell are celebrating after scooping their Duke of Edinburgh gold award. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1521/young_people_from_sandwell_scoop_gold_awards Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:58:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1520/book_quiz_to_mark_world_book_day Pupils at three Sandwell secondary schools will be competing in the final of the Year 7 book quiz. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1520/book_quiz_to_mark_world_book_day Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1519/antics_dance_their_way_to_a_tv_final A dance group from Sandwell and Birmingham is through to the final of a TV competition - despite losing one of its members to injury at the last minute. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1519/antics_dance_their_way_to_a_tv_final Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:04:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1518/memories_wanted_from_queens_silver_jubilee_visit_to_west_bromwich To celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, staff at Sandwell's historic Oak House are looking to find local people who met the monarch 35 years ago when she visited West Bromwich. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1518/memories_wanted_from_queens_silver_jubilee_visit_to_west_bromwich Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:49:00 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1517/win_a_free_ceremony_at_register_office_wedding_fair_this_saturday Thinking about a Valentine's Day wedding proposal? Couples are invited to a wedding fair at Sandwell’s Register Office this Saturday (18 February.) http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/1517/win_a_free_ceremony_at_register_office_wedding_fair_this_saturday Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:49:00 +0000