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Improvements to Carters Green area well under way
Published on 18th September 2019
A major improvement scheme at Carters Green, West Bromwich, to install new paving, seating and street lighting along with more trees and a new public square and events area is well under way.
Safer 6 roadshows in Tipton and Smethwick
Published on 18th September 2019
Sandwell’s autumn Safer 6 campaign is in full swing – with information roadshows in Tipton and Smethwick in the coming days for people to get safety, crime prevention and healthy living advice.
Rangoli photo exhibition at Sandwell libraries
Published on 17th September 2019
International Rangoli artist Ranbir Kaur is opening a new photographic exhibition of her work at Sandwell libraries to tell the story of her journey in colour.
Caring Tipton girl teams up with council to stage fun run following social media search
Published on 13th September 2019
A caring Tipton girl who was tracked down on social media after her letter touched the hearts of council bosses is planning a fun run in aid of Save The Children.
Sugar Smart Sandwell launched
Published on 12th September 2019
The Sugar Smart Sandwell campaign was launched today with the aim of helping people reduce the amount of sugar in their diet.
Action sees illegal and dangerous private homes shut down
Published on 12th September 2019
Fifteen illegal and dangerous private properties let out in Sandwell have been shut down by a special housing team over the past year as part of a wider blitz on crimes linked to poor housing.
Praise for Big Spring Clean volunteers
Published on 12th September 2019
More than 1,600 Sandwell volunteers helped out in this year's Big Spring Clean campaign to collect a staggering amount of rubbish from sites across the borough.
Connexions support to Sandwell young people
Published on 11th September 2019
The Connexions Sandwell team that helped hundreds of young people to continue their studies after GCSE and A-level results has been praised for the support it has offered.
Firms urged to take on apprentices
Published on 11th September 2019
Local companies are being offered the opportunity to develop and upskill their staff free of charge with support from Sandwell Council’s Apprenticeship Levy Fund.
Housing teams win PawPrints Award
Published on 10th September 2019
Housing staff in Sandwell have won a top national award for their work on dealing with pet issues and protecting animals.
National recognition for Sandwell's anti-slavery work
Published on 6th September 2019
Action to combat slavery and human trafficking in Sandwell is receiving national recognition.
Sandwell team 'thrilled' to be finalists
Published on 5th September 2019
Sandwell Council's SHAPE Team have been announced as finalists in the Annual Children & Young People Now Awards 2019.
New school in Sandwell welcomes first students
Published on 4th September 2019
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy welcomed its first pupils today (Wednesday 4 September).
Supported living scheme shortlisted for national award
Published on 4th September 2019
An innovative Sandwell Council supported-living scheme in West Bromwich has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
Fun at launch of new youth scheme
Published on 4th September 2019
Children and families enjoyed fun on the Youth Bus, advice and entertainment at the launch of a new project to help young people in the transition to secondary school.
Fun activities set for autumn at West Smethwick Park
Published on 4th September 2019
People are invited to join the first volunteers' day at West Smethwick Park later this month to help with conservation work.
Action against loan sharks
Published on 3rd September 2019
Sandwell Council alongside a number of voluntary sector partners has signed up to the Stop Loan Sharks campaign in bid to protect people from illegal moneylenders who prey on those seeking cash deals.
Vote for Sandwell's parks and green spaces in national competition
Published on 3rd September 2019
People can vote now to help find the nation’s favourite parks – with 12 Sandwell green spaces in the running.
Council presses ahead with building more new council homes
Published on 3rd September 2019
Sandwell Council is pressing ahead with its plans to build hundreds of much-needed new council homes.
Exhibition on famous Chance Brothers glass
Published on 2nd September 2019
An exhibition highlighting the work of the famous Chance Brothers glass factory in Smethwick has been launched at a Sandwell museum.
Heritage Open Days at Sandwell museums
Published on 2nd September 2019
Staff and volunteers at Sandwell museums are getting ready for National Heritage Open Days this month - when visitors get free admission visits to places of interest.
Mayor congratulates fundraising family
Published on 30th August 2019
The family of a Tipton-born man have raised more than £8,600 in his memory in a series of sponsored activities – including a charity bike ride from Gosport, Hampshire to his former home in Owen Street, Tipton.
First look at Sandwell's newest secondary school
Published on 30th August 2019
Finishing touches are taking place at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy in readiness for the start of term.
Housing repairs service set to join the MySandwell online portal
Published on 30th August 2019
Sandwell Council is continuing its digital transformation with housing repair services set to join the MySandwell portal.
Town grant for school uniform scheme
Published on 29th August 2019
A £490 grant has been given to the Oak Tree Centre organisation to help them to set up a uniform bank to help people on low incomes to provide school clothing for children.
Tenant evicted following anti-social behaviour reports
Published on 29th August 2019
A tenant in West Bromwich has been evicted following allegations of drug dealing from his council home.
Hundreds gather for Peace Party Revisited
Published on 28th August 2019
Hundreds of people joined together for a community party in Langley Park in Oldbury over the weekend.
Ageing multi-storey car park to close
Published on 27th August 2019
The ageing multi-storey car park in West Bromwich town centre is to be closed in the next few weeks ready for demolition in the near future.
Popular Sandwell park among UK’s ‘Great parks and green spaces’
Published on 27th August 2019
Sandwell Valley Country Park had their busiest weekend this year with thousands of people visiting over the Bank Holiday.
Students’ GCSE achievements celebrated in Sandwell
Published on 22nd August 2019
More than three thousand (3,600) students who live or study in Sandwell have had their exam results today.