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Commissioners report ‘considerable progress’ at Sandwell Council
Published on 16th March 2023
The Government yesterday (16 March) published a report by the commissioners appointed to support Sandwell Council.
Active Greenspaces launches spring activities for Sandwell residents
Published on 21st March 2023
The Albion Foundation and Sandwell Council are delivering a range of fitness and social activities for Sandwell's residents and workforce over the Spring to improve their health and wellbeing.
Calls for more cost of living support from Sandwell Council Leader to the Prime Minister
Published on 21st March 2023
Voluntary and community sector partners from across Sandwell have joined the Leader of the Council in writing to the Prime Minister.
New group set up to provide long-term solution to tackling fly-tipping and littering hot spots
Published on 21st March 2023
Sandwell Council has this month (March) launched a new group to oversee long-term solutions to tackling hot spots with significant fly-tipping, littering and very overgrown areas.
Sandwell Council Green Spaces Improvements Update
Published on 21st March 2023
The Green Spaces Strategy approved by Sandwell Council's Cabinet in June 2022 set out an ambitious programme of works, and a commitment to keep residents informed of progress.
Major transformation for Oldbury council homes well under way
Published on 21st March 2023
Work is now well under way on a £20.8million refurbishment scheme for council homes in Oldbury.
Sandwell residents to benefit from newly launched free online digital learning platform
Published on 21st March 2023
Sandwell Council has partnered with digital services and consulting company Infosys to launch a website that will offer local people free skills training courses from beginner to advanced level.
Brand new buses mean farewell tour for the Sandwell Youth Bus
Published on 20th March 2023
Sandwell Council’s Youth Service has invested in two new buses to replace the aging Sandwell Youth Bus as it comes to the end of its life as a mobile youth centre.
Sandwell Schools top national walking challenge
Published on 20th March 2023
Moat Farm Junior School in Oldbury school is celebrating after topping a national league table measuring how many of their pupils walk to school and how often.
Sandwell waste services trial revolving refuse collection vehicle
Published on 20th March 2023
Sandwell Council’s waste partner Serco has trialled an innovative waste collection vehicle featuring a unique revolving packing system.
Exciting new cycling routes within Sandwell Valley
Published on 17th March 2023
Work on the exciting new Sandwell urban bike park and cycling trails in Sandwell Valley is now underway.
Sandwell welcomes funding for regeneration of Tipton town centre
Published on 16th March 2023
Sandwell Council is welcoming the announcement in the 2023 budget that £20m of funding will be made available to regenerate Tipton town centre.
Donate Easter eggs at libraries in Sandwell
Published on 15th March 2023
Sandwell Council is appealing for donations of Easter eggs for Santa's Black Country Toy Appeal.
Changes to polling stations for the May 2023 Local Elections in Sandwell
Published on 14th March 2023
Voters in Sandwell are urged to check their poll card ahead of May’s local elections, after Sandwell Council made changes to some polling stations
New tree strategy targets 15,000 new trees for Sandwell by 2030
Published on 13th March 2023
Proposals to plant 15,000 new trees across Sandwell by 2030 will be considered by Sandwell Council’s Cabinet at a meeting to be held on Wednesday 15 March 2023.
Still time to have your say on Sandwell Council’s new local plan
Published on 10th March 2023
Sandwell residents, community groups, businesses and stakeholders have until 5pm on Monday 20 March, 2023 to take part in a public consultation on the first phase of a new Local Plan.
Help available to get photo ID ahead of May Local Elections in Sandwell
Published on 8th March 2023
Voters in Sandwell are reminded that they need to bring photo ID for the first time when voting at a polling station in the Local Elections in May.
Promoting National Careers Week at Sandwell Schools
Published on 8th March 2023
Connexions Sandwell is promoting a wide range of careers information, advice and guidance to mark this year’s National Careers Week (NCW).
Sandwell Council partners with Randox Health to launch free health checks service
Published on 7th March 2023
Thousands of eligible Sandwell residents are being offered diagnostic NHS Health Checks to detect any early signs of diabetes, heart and kidney disease and hypertension.
Joint community programme launched to address health inequalities across Sandwell
Published on 6th March 2023
Sandwell Council and Sandwell Consortium have launched a new programme to support people with mental health and wellbeing, including helping to prevent and manage long-term health conditions.
Donate Easter eggs at libraries in Sandwell
Published on 6th March 2023
Sandwell Council is appealing for donations of Easter eggs for Santa's Black Country Toy Appeal.
Cold weather advice as Level 3 Cold Weather Alert issued
Published on 6th March 2023
A Level 3 Cold Weather Alert has been issued for the West Midlands – including Sandwell.
Sandwell Council shares food saving advice to help residents stretch budgets further
Published on 3rd March 2023
The annual national Food Waste Action Week begins on Monday 6 March.
Sandwell marks National Careers Week
Published on 3rd March 2023
Connexions Sandwell is promoting a wide range of careers information, advice and guidance to mark this year’s National Careers Week (NCW).
Funding for Black Country Women’s Aid announced as Sandwell marks International Women’s Day
Published on 3rd March 2023
Sandwell is marking International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8 March with the announcement of a five year contract with Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA).
Kaleidoscope Plus Group receives funding boost to support mental health and wellbeing in Sandwell
Published on 1st March 2023
Refugees and asylum seekers of all ages residing in Sandwell will benefit from a specially designed wellbeing programme following a funding grant of £59,000.
Record breaking number of first choice secondary school offers in Sandwell
Published on 1st March 2023
More parents and carers than ever have been offered their first choice of Sandwell secondary schools.
Sandwell's newest cemetery officially opens
Published on 1st March 2023
Sandwell’s newest cemetery – which will secure burials in the borough for decades to come – has been officially opened in Rowley Regis.
Sandwell hosts successful summit for young people at risk of exploitation
Published on 28th February 2023
Sandwell Council partnered with West Midlands Police to host a youth summit for young people at risk of exploitation or on the brink of exclusion to consult with them about the issues they face today.
Sandwell Council and Chance Heritage Trust sign Memorandum of Understanding
Published on 28th February 2023
Sandwell Council and the Chance Heritage Trust today (Tuesday 28 February) signed a Memorandum of Understanding relating to the heritage–led regeneration of the Chance Glassworks site in Smethwick.