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Sandwell to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Published on 19th January 2022
Sandwell will mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Thursday 27 January.
Sandwell Council encourages people to continue to wear face coverings as Plan B measures lifted
Published on 20th January 2022
As England returns to COVID Plan A, Sandwell Council encourages residents, visitors and students to continue to wear face coverings in enclosed or crowded spaces.
People aged 16 or over are now eligible for their COVID booster jabs
Published on 19th January 2022
A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for everyone in Sandwell aged 16 and over who have had two doses of the vaccine at least three months ago.
Further grants and support available for Sandwell businesses
Published on 17th January 2022
Sandwell Council has announced plans to distribute new government grants and relief to support businesses in light of Covid-19 and the new Omicron variant.
Walk in to get your COVID-19 jabs – no appointment needed
Published on 13th January 2022
If you’re aged 12 and over you can ‘walk in’ to get your first, second or booster COVID-19 jab from one of Sandwell’s pop-up clinics – no appointment needed.
£1,441,897 funding awarded to the Black Country to build 2022 Commonwealth Games legacy
Published on 12th January 2022
New Sport England funding for the Black Country, including Sandwell Council, as part of wider investment into the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Suicide is not inevitable – have your say on Sandwell’s Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan
Published on 7th January 2022
Sandwell Council with partner organisations is committed to meeting the ambition that by 2030 no-one will die of suicide in Sandwell and is asking for feedback on its draft Suicide Prevention Strategy
Tributes paid to Alderman and former Mayor of Sandwell Gurcharan Singh Sidhu, who has died aged 88
Published on 7th January 2022
The former councillor passed away earlier this week.
Sandwell issues letter over concerns about lateral flow testing availability
Published on 5th January 2022
Sandwell Council leader, Councillor Kerrie Carmichael and Sandwell cabinet member for adults, social care and health, Councillor Suzanne Hartwell today issued an open letter to the Secretary of State.
Birmingham householder fined after rubbish dumped in Sandwell
Published on 21st December 2021
A Birmingham householder who paid an unlicensed waste carrier to take away rubbish which was later dumped in Sandwell has been fined £400.
Sandwell announces result of Wednesbury HSHAZ and ATF consultation
Published on 21st December 2021
Sandwell Council is pleased to announce that the majority of respondents to the Wednesbury town centre High Street Heritage Action Zone public realm and Active Travel Fund consultation were in favour.
Sandwell celebrates record booster vaccine numbers
Published on 20th December 2021
Sandwell is celebrating two record-breaking days of giving vaccine boosters – and urging anyone who hasn’t yet had one to grab a jab.
No change to bin collection days in Sandwell over Christmas and New Year
Published on 20th December 2021
Sandwell residents are being reminded that there are no changes to bin collection days over Christmas and New Year.
Sandwell residents and businesses urged to take control of their energy costs
Published on 16th December 2021
Sandwell residents and businesses are being urged to register for free with Sandwell Energy Switch to see if they can reduce their gas and electricity bills.
Appointment of Independent Persons to the Ethical Standards and Member Development Committee
Published on 14th December 2021
Following a decision in September, Sandwell Council is looking to appoint a third Independent Person to sit on the council’s Ethical Standards and Member Development Committee.
Sandwell to issue free school meal vouchers to eligible families this festive season
Published on 14th December 2021
Parents and carers will soon be contacted through their child's school to receive vouchers to go towards the cost of food for this festive season.
Care home thanks to Sandwell's Covid Resilience Team
Published on 13th December 2021
One of Sandwell’s care home managers has praised the work of the council's Covid Resilience Team.
Public urged not to touch sick or dead birds – as avian influenza confirmed by Defra in Tipton
Published on 10th December 2021
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have confirmed there is avian influenza A(H5N1) in the wild bird population in Tipton.
Statements about External Audit Value for Money Governance Review
Published on 8th December 2021
Statements from Sandwell Council's Leader and Interim Chief Executive about External Audit Value for Money Governance Review.
A strong community focus for new Leader of Sandwell Council
Published on 7th December 2021
Councillor Kerrie Carmichael was formally announced as the new Leader of Sandwell Council at tonight's Full Council Meeting (7 December).
Sandwell residents encouraged to save energy this winter
Published on 7th December 2021
Sandwell residents are being encouraged to think about how much energy is used to heat homes, in a bid to help reduce their energy bills and environmental impact.
Renovation of Oldbury tower block on target
Published on 7th December 2021
Work on a £17 million scheme to build new council homes along with modernising and improving a sixty-year-old block of flats is progressing well.
Donate your unwanted furniture to someone who needs it
Published on 6th December 2021
Sandwell Council and its waste partner Serco are asking residents to consider donating household furniture and electricals items when clearing out their homes.
Case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is confirmed in Sandwell
Published on 6th December 2021
One case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has now been confirmed in Sandwell.
Sandwell residents urged to give feedback on pharmacies
Published on 6th December 2021
Health chiefs are urging Sandwell residents to tell them what they think about local pharmacy services to help develop services for the future.
Sandwell Council are warning of a recent rise in Covid-19 cases in Friar Park
Published on 3rd December 2021
The latest Covid-19 figures show that in the seven days to Wednesday 1 December there were 54 positive cases were reported in Friar Park, Wednesbury.
Deputy Mayor braves the shave for World AIDS Day
Published on 1st December 2021
The Deputy Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Richard Jones, will on World AIDS Day (1 December) have his head shaved to show solidarity with people living with HIV, and raise funds for charities.
Name of new cemetery revealed as work begins, 100 years after first burial at neighbouring cemetery
Published on 19th November 2021
Work has begun to create a brand-new cemetery and improve open space in Rowley Regis.
Sandwell’s Anti-Bullying Roadshow
Published on 17th November 2021
Sandwell Council’s SHAPE Programme is delivering its annual Anti-Bullying Week roadshow. The programme is delivered in partnership with the council’s Youth Services and W Midlands Police.
Rajbir Singh steps down as Sandwell Council Leader
Published on 16th November 2021
Rajbir Singh has resigned as Leader of Sandwell Council with immediate effect for personal reasons.