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Sandwell residents encouraged to get Covid-19 tests when feeling unwell
Published on 24th February 2021
People who live in Sandwell are being invited to take a ‘PCR’ Covid-19 test if they are feeling unwell, even if they are not displaying the three key symptoms.
Tipton Sports Academy supports NHS by becoming a Covid-19 vaccination centre
Published on 22nd February 2021
Tipton Sports Academy has been chosen as a vaccination centre to serve the people of the Black Country and West Birmingham as part of the Government’s roll out of the UK coronavirus vaccine programme.
Community faith leaders in Sandwell urge everyone to take up Covid-19 vaccine
Published on 22nd February 2021
Sikh, Muslim, Christian and Hindu leaders in Sandwell have urged everyone to have the Covid-19 vaccine when it's their turn, to help protect people and save lives.
Centres for reporting hate crime and supporting victims relaunched in Sandwell
Published on 22nd February 2021
Centres where victims and witnesses of hate crime can report offences and get support have been relaunched in 23 locations across Sandwell.
Baggies legend Graham Williams backs lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine
Published on 19th February 2021
Baggies legend Graham Williams has encouraged people to get the lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine.
Tipton fly-tipper fined £400 for dumping rubbish
Published on 19th February 2021
A Tipton man has been fined £400 for fly-tipping eight black bags of household waste on a Tipton car park.
Sandwell Aquatics Centre is creating a legacy for Sandwell people
Published on 19th February 2021
Sandwell Council is building the Sandwell Aquatics Centre which will leave a legacy for people and businesses in Sandwell and the wider region.
Dog fouling and nuisance drinking PSPO orders set to be renewed
Published on 17th February 2021
Two public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) that help tackle dog fouling and nuisance drinking in Sandwell are set to be renewed.
Council set to extend grant to charity tackling domestic abuse
Published on 17th February 2021
Sandwell Council’s Cabinet is set to extend a vital grant in a bid to provide continuing support to people experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence in Sandwell.
Taxi licensing standards consultation - have your say
Published on 15th February 2021
Drivers and operators of taxis and private hire vehicles in Sandwell – and those who use them – are urged to have their say as part of a council consultation around government licensing standards.
Sandwell Aquatics Centre is creating job opportunities for young people in Sandwell
Published on 12th February 2021
Sandwell Council is building the new state-of-the-art Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick which is providing opportunities for local people in Sandwell to gain new skills and employment.
Dive tower completed at Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Published on 12th February 2021
Another significant milestone has been reached at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.
Garden waste bin collections to return in March
Published on 12th February 2021
Sandwell's garden bin collections will begin between Monday 15 and Friday 26 March this year, slightly later than usual.
Covid-19 fixed penalty notices given to Sandwell carpet and furniture shop
Published on 10th February 2021
A Sandwell carpet and furniture shop owner has been issued with three Fixed Penalty Notices totalling £4,000 for failing to comply with Covid-19 restrictions.
This isn’t love – love shouldn’t hurt
Published on 9th February 2021
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Sandwell Council’s Domestic Abuse team want to raise awareness of abusive relationships and let victims know there’s help available.
Local school promotes Covid-19 safety
Published on 5th February 2021
A West Bromwich primary school has installed new banners to help share key Covid-19 public health messages.
Sandwell to fund nearly 2,000 laptops for young children
Published on 4th February 2021
Nearly 2,000 laptops will be provided by Sandwell Council for children ages five, six and seven.
West Bromwich Masterplan moves forward
Published on 4th February 2021
Ambitious plans to regenerate and revitalise West Bromwich Town Centre are moving forward.
Self-isolation saves lives - help stop the spread of Covid-19
Published on 3rd February 2021
An urgent reminder has been issued to people in Sandwell of the need to self-isolate if they develop COVID-19 symptoms, test positive or have been in contact with an infected person.
Minute's silence in tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore
Published on 2nd February 2021
Sandwell councillors will hold a minute’s silence at their meeting tonight in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore who has sadly died today.
Blind Dave Heeley urges people to take Covid-19 seriously after revealing his own battle with the virus
Published on 2nd February 2021
Legendary local marathon runner Blind Dave Heeley OBE has urged people to take Covid-19 seriously and get vaccinated – after revealing his own battle with the virus.
Sandwell Council says #ItsNotOk to Sexual Abuse and Violence
Published on 2nd February 2021
#It’sNotOK is the message that Sandwell Council will be spreading this week as we show our support to the latest campaign against Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week from 1 – 7 February.
Covid-19 Domestic abuse - how employers can help an employee or colleague
Published on 1st February 2021
Measures to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak have drastically altered people’s day to day lives.
Sandwell residents urged to shop safely
Published on 1st February 2021
Residents in Sandwell are being urged to shop safely to reduce the risk of becoming infected by Covid-19.
Free school meals for February half-term from Sandwell Council
Published on 29th January 2021
Sandwell Council will be funding free school meals to those families who are eligible during the February half-term holidays.
Support to promote Covid-19 vaccine take-up
Published on 29th January 2021
Sandwell Council has launched a series of projects with community and health partners to encourage as many people as possible to have the lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine.
Blue lid bin recycling is back from Monday 1 February
Published on 29th January 2021
Blue lid bin recycling collections are set to restart in Sandwell from Monday (1 February).
New variant of coronavirus spreads rapidly as many people in Sandwell still have to go out to work
Published on 28th January 2021
Sandwell Council has issued an urgent warning to employers of the need to protect their staff against the new variant of coronavirus.
Sandwell to mark Holocaust Memorial Day - 27 January 2021
Published on 25th January 2021
This year's Holocaust Memorial Day (Wednesday 27 January) will be commemorated in Sandwell by the laying of wreaths of daffodils in the memorial garden at Highfields Register Office, West Bromwich.
Sandwell’s SHAPE Your Talent is back!
Published on 25th January 2021
Sandwell Council’s SHAPE Programme is calling all young people with a talent to a virtual launch event this week.