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An update on the Black Country Plan
Published on 7th October 2022
Leader of Sandwell Council Councillor Kerrie Carmichael said:
Sandwell Council proudly supports National Hate Crime Awareness Week
Published on 7th October 2022
Sandwell Council will be proudly supporting National Hate Crime Awareness Week this October (Saturday 8 – Saturday 15 October).
Illegal vapes taken off the market
Published on 6th October 2022
Sandwell Council along with HMRC recently inspected a shop in Smethwick where 3,400 packets of illicit tobacco with a retail value of over £40,000 and 228 illegal vapes worth £2,000 were seized.
Fireworks and Illuminated Garden Weekend - Sandwell Goes Global
Published on 28th September 2022
Illuminated Garden & Playground by Night on 4 November and Fireworks Evening on 5 November
By-election in Wednesbury South ward on 27 October
Published on 22nd September 2022
A by-election will be held in the Wednesbury South ward of Sandwell on Thursday 27 October 2022.
Sandwell’s Environment Response Team cleans up
Published on 21st September 2022
Following a successful pilot scheme, Sandwell Council has announced that it will continue its Environment Response Team to tackle significant hot spots of fly-tipping and overgrowth.
Supporting local community and environment at Yew Tree Primary School
Published on 21st September 2022
A Sandwell primary school is working with Sandwell Council and the local community to tackle poverty issues – while also celebrating all things green.
Sandwell play partnership shortlisted for national award
Published on 21st September 2022
The Go Play Sandwell Partnership has been shortlisted for a prestigious ‘Children & Young People Now’ award.
Public proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III in Sandwell on Sunday (11 September)
Published on 9th September 2022
Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a ceremony to proclaim His Majesty King Charles III the new Sovereign will take place outside Sandwell Council House in Oldbury on Sunday.
Our condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Published on 9th September 2022
The people of Sandwell are deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Rowley Regis youngster’s book encourages healthy living
Published on 6th September 2022
A kind-hearted Rowley Regis youngster is on a mission to inspire his local community by writing a book for primary school children showing in a fun and relatable way the importance of healthy living
Last chance to have your say on community consultation on future elections in Sandwell
Published on 6th September 2022
Sandwell Council’s community consultation on potential changes to its election cycle will close on Friday 16 September.
Boost of £1m to support young people with mental health concerns
Published on 5th September 2022
A project led by Sandwell Council children's services has boosted help and support available to children and young people with mental health concerns.
Companies given new contracts for home to school transport
Published on 5th September 2022
New contracts are being issued to transport firms to take children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to and from school.
GCSE results celebrated in Sandwell
Published on 25th August 2022
Students across Sandwell picked up their GCSE results today (Thursday 25 August).
Sandwell Council’s consultation on its budget will close shortly.
Published on 25th August 2022
Members of the public and interested organisations are being asked for their feedback on the budget consultation which will close on Sunday 28 August.
Students across Sandwell celebrate on results day
Published on 18th August 2022
Students across Sandwell have been receiving their A Level and post-16 results today (Thursday 18 August).
Sandwell to receive £4M to support development of Family Hubs
Published on 18th August 2022
Sandwell has been named as one of 75 local authorities that will receive a share of the Government’s £300m Family Hubs and Start for Life funding for the period 2022-25.
Digital Den: minimising digital exclusion, maximising employment and training opportunities
Published on 17th August 2022
The Digital Den – the first complete Sandwell Towns Fund project – launched yesterday (16 August) in West Bromwich, provides online digital access for children, adults and older people.
West Smethwick Park facelift celebrated with free community event
Published on 16th August 2022
A £5.1 million transformation of West Smethwick Park is being celebrated with a free community event for local residents next Sunday, 21 August.
Urban Greening Project starts in West Bromwich – enhancing green spaces in the town centre
Published on 16th August 2022
Work is set to begin on the first phase of the Urban Greening Project in West Bromwich town centre, which will improve green spaces and boost the physical and mental wellbeing of local people.
Wednesbury in Bloom winners announced
Published on 15th August 2022
Keen gardeners in Wednesbury have been recognised for their green-fingered creativity when the results of Wednesbury in Bloom were announced at the Wednesbury Summer Fete on Saturday, 13 August.
Sandwell Council wins government funding to make Smethwick streets safer
Published on 11th August 2022
Sandwell Council has been awarded over £200K from the Home Office’s Safer Streets Fund to target neighbourhood crime, violence against women and girls, and anti-social behaviour in Smethwick.
Wednesbury in Bloom – community comes together to celebrate town’s gardens
Published on 11th August 2022
Proud, green-fingered residents and businesses are in the running to win one of Wednesbury In Bloom’s four accolades when the results are announced at Wednesbury Summer Fete on Saturday, 13 August.
Drug misuse deaths less than half the national average in Sandwell
Published on 8th August 2022
The latest data from the ONS has revealed that Sandwell has the lowest rate of drug related deaths in the West Midlands and less than half the rate of the England average.
Strong reminder issued - no barbecues in Sandwell's parks
Published on 5th August 2022
Sandwell Council is issuing a strong reminder to residents that barbecues and portable cookers are not allowed in their parks and open spaces.
Thousands enjoy Sandwell's National Playday celebration
Published on 4th August 2022
More than 5,000 people turned up to celebrate National Playday on Wednesday 3 August at Sandwell Valley Country Park.
Have your say on future elections in Sandwell
Published on 1st August 2022
Sandwell Council is running a community consultation on a potential change to its election cycle.
FLOW Festival – get creative and have fun in a shipping container
Published on 1st August 2022
Join artists and natural play experts at Bromwich Hall from 3-17 August for the FLOW Festival of bold and imaginative arts and culture made with, by and for children in Sandwell and Birmingham.
Enjoy live music and art at Sandwell’s free livestreaming of the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
Published on 27th July 2022
Be transfixed and immerse yourself in the free livestreaming of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and two art installations at Sandwell Valley Country Park on Thursday 28 July.