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Councillors and parks staff announce the plan to create Peace Gardens and Woodlands in six local parks.

Roots of Remembrance, Seeds of Peace: Sandwell Plants 80 Trees for Peace to mark 80 years since the end of World War II

Sandwell is set to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War by planting 80 native trees across six local parks.

Published: Friday, 17th October 2025

  • Children and dignatories cutting a ribbon at the launch of the Wednesbury hub

    £1.3 million investment brings new life to Wednesbury Hub

    The ribbon has officially been cut on the newly refurbished Wednesbury Hub, formerly the Friar Park Hub, thanks to a £1.1 m cash injection from the Premier League, The FA and the Football Foundation

    Published: Tuesday, 28th October 2025

  • Cllr Richard Jeffcoat, Cllr Maria Crompton, Leader of the Council Councillor Kerrie Carmichael and Councillor Suzanne Hartwell celebrate the award

    Sandwell Council wins Gold Award for Animal Welfare

    Housing team recognised for outstanding commitment to animal welfare in Sandwell

    Published: Tuesday, 28th October 2025

  • Headteacher Joy Agbonlahor with Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Steve Melia, Cabinet Member for Children and Families Councillor Jalal Uddin and Sacred Heart Primary pupils celebrating their UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award

    Celebrating children’s voices: Sacred Heart Primary marks UNICEF gold award with a celebration day

    Sacred Heart Primary School in Tipton was filled with golden joy last week, as pupils and staff came together to celebrate their achievement of the UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award.

    Published: Monday, 27th October 2025

  • A glimpse of Luke Perry's Fighting from Home sculpture

    New monument honours the Black Country’s Second World War reserved occupation workers

    A stunning new sculpture honouring Black Country workers who carried out reserved occupations during the Second World War is to be unveiled in Sandwell.

    Published: Thursday, 23rd October 2025

  • Councillors and Torsion Construction Ltd at groundbreaking for new homes in Union Street, Tipton, October 2025

    Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of building work on Tipton regeneration project

    Work is under way to build 55 new affordable homes in Tipton as part of a regeneration project set to bring wide-ranging benefits to the town centre.

    Published: Thursday, 23rd October 2025

  • Wednesbury

    Wednesbury community celebrates further investment as Friar Park Millennium Centre breaks ground

    Friar Park Millennium Centre Milestone

    Published: Tuesday, 21st October 2025

  • Councillors, local MP Gurinder Singh Josan (Smethwick), community partners and residents at the safer firework use event at West Smethwick Park

    Sandwell Council urges responsible and considerate firework use to protect residents and animals

    We are urging residents to use fireworks safely, responsibly and considerately this autumn as fireworks season begins with celebrations such as Bonfire Night, Diwali and other community events.

    Published: Friday, 17th October 2025

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    Residents, businesses and voluntary organisations invited to have their say on budget proposals

    Every year, Sandwell Council is legally required to set a balanced budget and the authority is now looking at the money available to spend next year. 

    Published: Thursday, 16th October 2025

  • People in Sandwell

    Making It Our Home – New display celebrates hospital’s anniversary

    A new Sandwell Story display has been installed at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) Winter Gardens as part of the hospital’s first anniversary celebrations.

    Published: Wednesday, 8th October 2025

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